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Quick Mexican Tortilla Soup

Quick Mexican Tortilla Soup brings a warm, smoky depth from pasilla chiles balanced by bright tomatoes and fragrant herbs. Crisp tortilla strips add crunch, while creamy avocado and queso fresco mellow the heat for a satisfying bowl perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook35 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
Quick Mexican Tortilla Soup

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Mexican Tortilla Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

48 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
55 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
9 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
93 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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28
Heart Health
85
Metabolic
48
Digestive
34
Inflammatory
47
Performance
48
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Cut the tortillas in half, then slice them crosswise into 1/8-inch strips. Place them in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon oil until evenly coated. Spread the tortilla strips in a single layer on a baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Bake in the preheated oven until crisp and light brown, about 15 minutes. Let them cool.

  4. 4

    Heat the remaining oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the pasilla chiles and cook, stirring, until light brown, about 4 minutes; transfer the chiles to a plate. Add the onion to the saucepan and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low.

  5. 5

    Return the chiles to the pan, then add the mint and oregano. Simmer until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, raise the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Add the chicken bouillon; reduce the heat and simmer until the flavors meld, about 10 minutes more. Discard the mint and oregano. Garnish with the tortilla strips, avocados, and queso fresco.

About This Recipe

Quick Mexican Tortilla Soup is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado, Avocado Oil, Chicken Bouillon, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 401.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Quick Mexican Tortilla Soup?
It is a Tex-Mex soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Quick Mexican Tortilla Soup made of?
The main ingredients are Avocado, Avocado Oil, Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Broth, Corn Tortilla. The full list of 11 is above.
How long does it take to make Quick Mexican Tortilla Soup?
About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 401.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Quick Mexican Tortilla Soup easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
Is Quick Mexican Tortilla Soup healthy?
Quick Mexican Tortilla Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 401.58 calories and 18.34 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1559.54 mg (68% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.63 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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