Chicken tortilla soup...

Question

Please help.. i need a recipe for chicken tortilla soup i've googled it but still haven't found the right one.. i'm looking for something which also contains corn and black beans like a southwest version i guess... can u please help..

Answer 1

Here is a recipe that seems to meet your needs.  It is a southwest version of a chicken tortilla soup that contains corn and black beans.  Enjoy!

Santa Fe Corn Tortilla Soup Recipe

Serves 6

Ingredients:

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup diced green bell pepper

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon butter or vegetable oil

2 cans chicken or vegetable broth (14 oz. size)

1 can whole kernel corn, drained (15.5 oz. size)

1 1/2 cup medium thick chunky salsa

1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained

3 corn tortillas (6") cut in strips or corn chips

sour cream and cilantro, if desired

Directions:

Cook onion, pepper, garlic and cumin in butter or oil in large pan, 3 minutes or until tender. Add broth, corn, salsa, and beans. Simmer 10 minutes.

If using tortilla strips, fry strips in oil in a large skillet about 3 minutes. Place tortilla strips or corn chips in the bottom of each bowl.

Ladle soup over top. Garnish with additional tortilla strips or corn chips, sour cream and cilantro, if desired.