spicy tortilla soup with shrimp and avocado

Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Feb 10, 2015

A very different tortilla soup. From Cooking Light.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/3 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle chili in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth, low sodium
  • 1 can white hominy, 15 oz, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 15 oz, undrained
  • 12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup tortilla chips, lightly crushed
  • 1 cup avocado, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

How To Make spicy tortilla soup with shrimp and avocado

  • Step 1
    Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and next 6 ingredients (through garlic); cook 6 minutes or until carrot is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 2
    Add broth, hominy, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover and cook 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 3
    Add shrimp; cook 2 minutes or until shrimp are done.
  • Step 4
    Remove from heat; stir in juice and salt. Divide shrimp mixture evenly among 4 bowls; top evenly with chips and avocado. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Discover More

Culture: Mexican
Category: Other Soups
Keyword: #shrimp
Keyword: #avocado
Ingredient: Seafood
Method: Stove Top

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