How to Make the Best Homemade Creamy Tortilla Soup
Homemade tortilla soup combines a rich, flavorful broth with a variety of ingredients like tomatoes, chiles, and spices, creating a comforting and satisfying dish. The crispy tortilla strips add a wonderful texture, while toppings like avocado, cheese, and cilantro bring freshness and richness.
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Servings: 6 people
Equipment
- Large soup pot
- Blender
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 2 green chiles can be fresh or roasted
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 can 14.5 oz whole tomatoes
- 1 can 10 oz rotel tomatoes
- 14 ounces chicken stock
- 3 cups tomato juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon A-1 Sauce
- 14 ounces chicken gravy
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high speed until everything has been purified. This may need to be done in a couple of intervals as to not overflow the bender.
- Puree Ingredients: Place the tomato puree into a large pot. Use a slotted spoon to stir the soup, especially if blended in intervals.
- Cook the Soup: Place the pot on the stove and heat on medium heat. Once the soup comes to a boil, turn the heat to low and cook for 45 minutes.
- Server: Serve the soup hot with crunchy tortilla strips, creamy avocado, sour cream, and cheddar cheese!
- Store: Store the homemade creamy tortilla soup in an airtight container for a few days in the fridge.