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Mexican Beef Tortilla Soup

Mexican Beef Tortilla Soup is a hearty, flavorful Mexican Comfort Food. A dinner that will warm you up.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: soup, soup recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 1366kcal

Ingredients

Soup

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 poblano peppers seeded and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 ounces corn, drained
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Tortilla Strips

  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Toppings

  • Shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
  • Diced avocado
  • Sour cream
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Sliced jalapeños
  • Extra tortilla strips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Cut the corn tortillas into thin strips and place them on a baking sheet. Toss with olive oil, chili powder, and salt.
  • Spread the tortilla strips into a single layer and bake for 8 to 12 minutes, stirring once, until crisp and lightly golden. Set aside.
  • Cook the ground beef in a large pan and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
  • Drain excess grease if necessary. Remove the meat from the pan.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan, then add the diced onion and poblanos. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Stir the beef into the vegetables.
  • Add the tomato paste and stir it into the beef and vegetables. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomatoes with green chiles, and beef broth.
  • Stir in the black beans and corn.
  • Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the lime juice and serve with fresh cilantro.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top with crispy tortilla strips, shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, and jalapeños.
  • Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 1366kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 119g | Fat: 85g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 53g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 281mg | Sodium: 8918mg | Potassium: 3374mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 4158IU | Vitamin C: 207mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 19mg
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