How do you make a good Tortilla Soup?

Answer 1

This is my modified version of a tortilla soup recipe that I found. My whole family loves this soup so I make it often.

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (4 ounce) can of chopped green chilies, drained
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1 finely chopped jalapeno pepper (optional)
1 (12 ounce) can V-8 juice (I use spicy V8 juice)
4 1/2 cups water
1 beef bouillon cube (I use Knorr extra large)
1 chicken bouillon cube (I use Knorr extra large)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
vegetables, (such as zucchini,corn,kidney beans)
fried tortillas, in strips,for garnish
avocados, for garnish
shredded cheese, for garnish
cilantro, for garnish

Heat some of the water in the microwave until almost boiling. Add the bouillon and stir to dissolve.
In a large pot, saute first four ingredients until tender.
Add the remaining ingredients in the ingredients list up to and including the chicken (also include the bouillon water and the remaining water) .
Cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for about an hour.
Add any additional vegetables that you want in the soup. (I usually add a couple of diced zucchinis.)
Simmer until the vegetalbes are tender, about 30 more minutes.
To serve: Make enough corn tortilla strips for the amount of servings that you are going to make. (I like a thick soup so I use two small corn tortillas per person).
Slice the corn tortillas into thin strips and fry them in some vegetable oil until they are slightly crisp.
Lightly sprinkle the tortilla strips with salt if desired.
Layer the tortilla strips in bowls.
Sprinkle with chopped avocado if desired.
Ladle soup into bowl.
Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and cilantro and serve immediately.

Answer 2

Simple and Fast

4 cups water
5 roma tomatoes
1 stalk celery
1 large carrot
some garlic (to your taste)
1 green onion
1 jalapeno pepper
bullion (2-4 TS)
Taco seasoning
1 cup of cheese
1 cup of tortilla chips

Place in blender on high. Heat though on stove and add to your liking any of the following:

rice
shredded chicken
olives
veggies
corn
or whatever you think will taste yummy

Answer 3

go to allrecipes.com!