South of the Border Tortilla Soup

 

South of the Border Tortilla Soup

 

 

South of the Border Tortilla Soup Recipe

You Will Need

  • South of the Border Soup Mix
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 or 3 cups of Shredded cooked chicken breast
  • 1216 oz Salsa
  • Optional Garnish
  • 4 oz tortilla chips, crumbled, or tortilla strips

 

Here's What You Do

  1. In a 4-qt pot bring broth and water to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and stir in soup mix, chicken and salsa.
  3. Return to a simmer, cover and cook for 25 minutes.
  4. Serve as is, or with tortilla chips on top!

 

Recipe Adaptations

Vegan

Our amazing top seller mix is delicious even without the chicken!

You Will Need:

  • South of the Border Soup Mix
  • 2 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 large sweet potato, diced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth (48 oz.)
  • 1 jar (12-16 oz.) salsa (choose mild, medium or hot)
  • 1 can (14 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed.
  • Garnish: 4 oz. tortilla chips, crumbled, or tortilla strips
  • Optional:  1 can (14 oz.) of Hominy for authentic Mexican addition and a thicker soup

Here’s What You Do:

  1. In a 4-quart pot, heat oil and sauté the sweet potato for 3 minutes.
  2. Bring broth to a boil.  Reduce heat and stir in mix.  Add salsa and broth.
  3. Simmer, covered, for 25 minutes.
  4. Add black beans for 5 minutes.  Add hominy, if desired.
  5. Serve as is, or crumble chips into bowls and pour hot soup on top!

Slow Cooker

We do not recommend using a slow cooker due to the short cooking time on the stovetop.

Pressure Cooker

We do not recommend using a pressure cooker due to the short cooking time on the stovetop.

Recipe Variations

INVENTIVE VARIATION

Optional garnishes of chopped fresh cilantro, diced fresh avocado or thin slices of fresh lime make a festive presentation! Shrimp can be used as an addition instead of chicken for a delicious shrimp tortilla soup! Use 1 lb peeled and deveined or frozen baby shrimp. Add for last 5 minutes of cooking time.

Cooking & Nutrition Tips

Remember these are soup-starter mixes, you can’t go wrong! Feel free to omit any of our recommended additions and/or add any of your favorites!

  • To boost vegetables, add 1 cup fresh chopped bell peppers with soup mix.
  • To give a twist, substitute 1 lb. shrimp for chicken.
  • To reduce sodium: use a low-sodium broth, bone broth, or stock.
  • For added protein: add a can of your favorite bean (black, chickpea, navy, etc), chicken breast, or other plant-based protein option.
  • For added nutrition: look in your fridge/garden and add any vegetables you have on hand!