Description
Mexican salsa verde tortilla soup brings zesty comfort to hungry diners. Crisp tortilla strips and tangy green sauce create a hearty meal that delights with complex flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 2 russet potatoes, cubed
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) salted butter
Liquids & Sauces:
- 3 1/2 cups (28 fluid ounces) broth
- 2 cups chunky red salsa
- 2 cups salsa verde
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
Toppings & Add-ins:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Plain yogurt for serving
- Shredded cheddar cheese for serving
- 1 avocado for serving
- Limes for serving
- Green onions for serving
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic in butter over medium heat for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and release aromatic flavors. Sprinkle taco seasoning, salt, and pepper to enhance the base.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot and add diced potatoes. Simmer gently for 10 minutes, allowing potatoes to become tender and absorb the seasoned liquid.
- Incorporate red salsa, salsa verde, and hot sauce, stirring to create a harmonious blend of vibrant flavors. Fold in shredded chicken and fresh cilantro, letting the ingredients meld together.
- Transfer the steaming soup into serving bowls, creating a colorful canvas for toppings. Garnish with crispy tortilla chips, dollops of yogurt, shredded cheese, sliced green onions, creamy avocado chunks, and an extra sprinkle of cilantro for a dynamic presentation.
Notes
- Prep Vegetables Ahead: Chop onions, carrots, and celery before starting to streamline cooking process and ensure even cooking.
- Customize Spice Level: Adjust hot sauce and taco seasoning to personal heat preference, allowing flexibility for different taste tolerances.
- Make It Vegetarian: Replace chicken with black beans or tofu for a protein-packed plant-based alternative that maintains the soup’s hearty texture.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Consider roasting vegetables before adding to the pot to develop richer, more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg