Does anyone know how to make El Chicos Rest. tortilla soup?
I don’t know El Chico’s recipe, but this one is the one I use:
Tortilla Soup
1/2 pound of lean ground turkey (can substitute beef)
1/2 cup of chopped onion
4 cups crushed canned tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
1 jar (8 ounces) of medium-hot salsa
2 ounces hot salsa or to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 flour or corn tortillas, cut into strips
1 cup of Colby-Jack shredded cheese
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, brown the turkey (or beef) and onion. Stir in the tomatoes, chicken broth, salsas, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or longer. Stir in tortilla strips and continue cooking 5 or so minutes or until they soften. Sprinkle cheese on the top or serve it on the side if desired.