Rough Creek Lodge Tortilla Soup
Rough Creek Lodge in Texas Hill Country is known for its family friendly resort and its beloved recipes for Texan cuisine, thanks to Chef Gerard Thompson’s modern interpretations of rustic American classics, which makes use of the areas fishing and hunting. Here, he shares his recipe for a creamy Tortilla Soup, a warm and heart soup popular with guests.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 448kcal
A creamy take on this Texas classic, Tortilla Soup with chicken and avocado.
Ingredients
Soup
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion - diced
- 4 cloves garlic - roughly chopped
- 12-15 crispy corn tortilla chips
- 4 to 6 vine ripe tomatoes - quartered
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon whole cumin - freshly toasted
- 2 ancho chiles - seeded
- 2 quarts chicken broth
- Kosher salt to taste
Garnish Choices
- 6 ounce grilled chicken breast - pulled or diced, for garnish
- 1 cup cheddar or jack cheese - shredded or cubes
- ½ cup fresh cilantro - chopped, for garnish (optional)
- 1 lime - cut into wedges, for garnish
- 1 Haas avocado - diced or sliced, for garnish
- 6 Crispy corn tortilla chips - broken, for garnish
- 8 strips chipotle or other roasted pepper - optional, for garnish
- 1 cup corn or hominy
Instructions
- Heat a large stainless-steel stock pot with the oil. Add the onion and garlic. Season with a little kosher salt. Stir until soft and translucent. Do not brown.
- Add the 12-15 crispy tortilla chips, tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir to completely soak the chips and continue stirring so nothing burns on the bottom of pan. Cook slowly for 3-5 minutes.
- Add cumin, chiles and chicken broth. Season to taste with kosher salt. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes
- Remove from heat and blend until creamy and smooth.Taste and adjust seasoning. Strain through a medium strainer and keep warm until ready to serve.
- To serve, place soup in soup bowl, add chicken and avocado. Top with cheese and cilantro. Squeeze lime into soup just before serving.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 448 kcal (22%) | Carbohydrates: 22 g (7%) | Protein: 19.5 g (39%) | Fat: 20 g (31%) | Cholesterol: 42 mg (14%) | Sodium: 33 mg (1%) | Potassium: 19 mg (1%) | Fiber: 4 g (17%) | Sugar: 5 g (6%) | Vitamin A: 2550 IU (51%) | Vitamin C: 18.2 mg (22%) | Calcium: 160 mg (16%) | Iron: 2.7 mg (15%)