tortilla soup

I haven’t posted a recipe in ages. I was typing up this soup recipe I created over the weekend and I thought it would be great for today’s post – it’s chilly and overcast out and a warm hearty soup is perfect.

This soup was good enough that DH wants to eat it a third night in a row tonight! I figured if we like it that might you might too.

Quick and Hearty Tortilla soup

1 package ground chicken or turkey
1 large (48 oz) box chicken broth
2 cups tomato juice
1 ½ cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons dry quinoa
1 package taco seasoning
1 can black beans, rinsed
1 can corn, drained, or use frozen
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
5 or 6 pepperoncinis, chopped fine, or other equivalent hot peppers
1 tablespoon minced garlic
chili powder
cumin
black pepper
lightly crushed tortillas

In soup pot, cook down carrots, celery and onion with a splash of olive oil. Add a tiny bit of broth as needed if it starts to stick.

In a separate pan, cook ground chicken or turkey with the taco seasoning, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper to taste.

As the veggies have cooked a bit, add corn, garlic, peppers, and black beans. When everything is hot through, add chicken/turkey mixture, tomato juice and chicken broth.

Bring to bowl, add quinoa and rice, and lower heat to a simmer for 20 minutes or until quinoa is cooked. Taste test for seasonings. Serve with crushed tortillas on top.

Btw, if you’ve never cooked with quinoa, you should really try it – it’s considered a super food and it’s a great way to bulk up a soup with extra fiber and nutrients.

September 30, 2008 | Filed Under cooking, food, recipes Tagged , , ,

Comments

5 Responses to “tortilla soup”

  1. Desiree on September 30th, 2008 3:19 pm

    Wow, this sounds delicious! I’ll have to give it a try… thanks for sharing.

  2. Joanne on September 30th, 2008 8:04 pm

    Love soups simmering this time of year. Thanks for the recipe.

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  3. mumma boo on October 1st, 2008 8:03 am

    That sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

  4. sometimessophia on October 1st, 2008 12:56 pm

    Thanks for the recipe. It sounds utterly scrumptious.

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  5. ErinSlick on October 2nd, 2008 10:22 am

    Yum.. perfect for my cold.

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