Mexican Tortilla Soup Recipe
April is just about over and here we have May. In honor of Cinco de Mayo I am posting a recipe for Mexican Tortilla Soup. In the past we have posted a Crock Pot Mexican Soup recipe, which is delicious but today’s recipe is not as heavy. In fact its low carb! Being low carb does not affect the taste, this soup is full of flavor and may become a favorite for anytime of the year.
Also take a look at our 15 Easy Mexican Food Recipes Perfect for Cinco de Mayo post and along with our Mexican Tortilla Pie and Crock Pot Mexican Soup recipes. You will definitely find some goodies to make. And if you are interested in making a flan, we have a recipe that I consider to be one of the best. In fact we have two Flan recipes for you to choose from! I am going to be making one for Cinco de Mayo here. Stop by if you happen to be in the northwest corner of Ohio! 😉
Mexican Tortilla Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts – cut into 1 inch strips
- 4 cups diced carrots
- 2 cups sliced celery
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper – seeded and sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 large tomatoes seeded and chopped
- 4 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 six inch tortillas – cut into 1/4 inch strips
- cooking spray
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- Sour cream and shredded cheese for garnish – optional
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350. In large pot with oil, add chicken. Cook about 10 minutes or until golden brown and no longer pink in the center. Add carrots, celery, bell pepper, onion, garlic, jalapeño pepper and spices. Cook over medium heat for five minutes.
2. Stir in chicken broth, tomato and lime juice; heat to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Spray tortilla strips lightly with cooking spray. Place on baking sheet and bake about 10 minutes or until browned and crisp (stirring occasionally).
4. Stir cilantro into soup and serve. Top with tortilla strips.
Enjoy!!
Printable Recipe:
Spinach Tomato Pesto Quesadilla
