Homemade Tortilla Soup

THIS IS A hearty soup that is sure to warm up you and your family on a cold winter day.

(Makes up about 4 to 6 bowls. Double it if your kids eat like ours.)

(Photo: Bryan Slaven)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup chopped onions

2 teaspoons chopped garlic

1 teaspoon chicken bouillon

1 poblano pepper—seeded and chopped, and 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

1 zucchini squash—sliced into ¼” slices

1 can diced tomatoes

1 lb. fresh mushrooms—sliced thin

1 ear of corn—shucked and cut fresh from the cob

2 teaspoons ground cumin

½ teaspoon ground coriander

2 tablespoons tomato paste

6 cups chicken stock

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1 teaspoon fresh limejuice

2 cups vegetable oil, for frying

6 stale corn tortillas cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips

1 teaspoon Texas gourmet’s sidewinder searing spice

1 avocado, peeled, seeded, and chopped, for garnish.

Preparation

In a Dutch oven or large cast iron pot, heat the oil on medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, peppers, salt, cumin, and coriander for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, be sure and stir as you go.

Add the chicken stock, and then add the rest of the vegetables. Bring to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Add the chicken and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Add the cilantro and lime juice, and stir well.

Add a teaspoon of chicken bouillon for richness, cover and simmer for another 20 minutes, then remove from the heat and cover to keep warm. Heat the oil in a heavy pot to 350 degrees.

Add the tortilla strips in batches and fry until golden and crisp, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season to taste with the Texas gourmet’s sidewinder searing spice.

Ladle the soup into 4 or 6 serving bowls. Garnish each serving with the diced avocado, the fried tortilla strips, green onion tops, grated Monterrey jack cheese, and chopped cilantro. Wow, let’s eat!

Bon appetit!

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Email Bryan Slaven at bryan@thetexasgourmet.com

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