best tortilla soup

Sahuarita, AZ
Updated on Nov 24, 2011

My sister first gave me this recipe and I made it my own---always gets RAVE reviews! (please note: photo shown is one from online but looks VERY similar).

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bite sized pork bits
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 14.08 ounces canned diced tomatos
  • 1/2-1 - jalepeno (de-veined and seeded)
  • 1 - medium onion
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro (small fist full)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 - zucchini (diced)
  • 1 can drained pinto beans *optional, as i often make the recipe without beans
  • 1 1/2 cups corn
  • 1/8 package angel hair pasta
  • 2 cups mexican cheese (chihuahua or other)
  • - tortilla chips (crumbled or in small strips)
  • 1 or 2 - avocados (sliced on top for garnish)
  • 4 - limes

How To Make best tortilla soup

  • Step 1
    Combine chicken broth and pork bits and cook on medium high heat.
  • Step 2
    In blender puree: diced tomatos, onion, garlic, cilantro, jalepeno (seeded and de-veined). After pureed, combine with chicken broth.
  • Step 3
    Add to pot: diced zuccini, corn, beans*, and break pasta into small bite sized pieces.
  • Step 4
    Simmer soup until zuccinni is soft and pork is cooked through.
  • Step 5
    Just before eating in individual bowls,top soup with tortilla chips, small handful of cheese, and squeeze half a lime.

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Culture: Mexican
Category: Bean Soups
Category: Other Soups
Category: Pork
Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #tortilla
Keyword: #soup
Keyword: #mexican
Ingredient: Pork
Method: Stove Top

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