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| Emeril's Favorite Tortilla Soup
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2004 Show: Emeril Live Episode: Fresh Soups Overall User Rating:  |
More than 5 STARS
12/27/2004 at 03:46pm
User: ADELINA from Van Nuys, CA User Rating:
Emeril is the bomb! I prepared this recipe for our family Christmas Party and it was out of this world. It hit every taste bud I can think of. Everyone was having seconds and asking when I will be making it again. They all agreed that this was the best soup that they have ever had.
Delicious and Quick!!
12/24/2007 at 03:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very tasty soup. I just add white corn and extra chicken and it comes out great.
Best tortilla soup ever
12/15/2004 at 01:43am
User: JESSICA from Blaine, WA User Rating:
This is a wonderful soup. I made it with canned broth but will use homeade next time. My 8 year old daughter loved it and the best part is that it's not too spicy until you add the Chipotle Crema which adds a nice kick. I haven't found anything I would change in this recipe.... its perfect.
Que Rico!
12/13/2004 at 02:16pm
User: JOANNE from Shirley, NY User Rating:
I held off making this for the longest time, letting the list of ingredients scare me...I am good at soups, but basic ones and Italian ones...I ventured 'south of the border' with this one and so glad I did. It was perfect. Emeril is the master of all seasonings! This was tangy, not over-the-top hot. I will definitely add the avocado and crema topping next time. I KNOW that that will enhance it further, knowing what I know now. Great prelude for any Mexican meal b/c it is not heavy. The ingredients you don't have on hand are easy to find. Don't hesitate on this one. Double this recipe to make a full meal for dinner as I will.
Full of flavor!
12/07/2007 at 06:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a pretty easy soup to make that is full of flavor! I picked the meat from a rotiserie chicken instead of cubing chicken breast but I'm sure it's just as good the way the recipe states.
Awesome recipe
12/06/2004 at 12:45am
User: PHAEDRA from Houston, TX User Rating:
I thought I'd already found the best tortilla soup receipe, but misplaced it one day and decided to give this one a try. This one was even better, although I confess that I skipped the Chipolte Crema. I was simply out of sour cream at the time. I especially liked the fact that the tortillas were NOT added into the soup until serving. Therefore, any leftovers will keep well in the fridge for a few days.
Delicious
12/02/2006 at 08:45am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was quick and ABSOLUTELY delicious. Everyone who has tried it has asked for the recipe.
Fantasic
11/11/2005 at 02:23pm
User: Debora from Auburn, WA User Rating:
I had a dinner party with soup and salad with dessert..Everyone raved how good this was and wanted more..
Perfect!
11/07/2007 at 12:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The flavors of this soup are incredible. Definitely the best Tortilla Soup I have tasted.
Excellent
10/29/2006 at 04:39pm
User: Courtney from Prescott, AZ User Rating:
This was another of my favorites from Emeril. It was not at all time consuming and the results were so flavorful. Make sure you add the accompianment Chipotle crema, it added such a great smoky chipotle flavor, and we added a Mexican cheese blend which enhanced it as well.
Absolutely the best!!
10/10/2006 at 11:59pm
User: Stephanie from San Diego, CA User Rating:
This soup was incredibly good. I like mine really spicy, so I used 2 anaheims, 2 serranos, and 1 habanero. I also used about 5 cups of chicken broth, 1 can of diced tomatoes, and 1 can of whole kernel corn. I didn't feel like going out to buy coriander so I skipped it entirely. Emeril's recipes have never failed me & this one did not dissapoint.
The Best!
10/04/2006 at 10:18pm
User: NANEKI from concord, CA User Rating:
I've made several recipes of Tortilla Soup, and this one has to be the very best. I serve it with chopped avacado with garlic, lemon and cilantro. Yummy
yummy
10/03/2006 at 10:38am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
awesome. simmer all day for an even deeper flavor.
Excellent Soup
10/03/2004 at 02:15pm
User: JOHN from Bellevue, WA User Rating:
The best tortilla soup I've ever had. Next time I'm going to add black or pinto beans and see if they add or detract from the soup.
Great and easy too!
10/02/2004 at 02:50pm
User: REBECCA from eagle, ID User Rating:
One of the easiest Emeril recipes I've used. The Chipotle Creme makes this wonderfully adjustable for any taste buds.
great - add more bam!
10/01/2006 at 08:28pm
User: Brian from Scottsdale, AZ User Rating:
great- but i'd kick it up a few notches next time i make it.
Yummy Yummy
09/29/2004 at 10:13am
User: DORIE from Huntington Beach, CA User Rating:
Very good and taste, surprisingly easy to make. Great on cold days.
Fantastic
09/26/2005 at 03:14pm
User: Scott from Marietta, GA User Rating:
Why didn't I try this sooner. The best tortilla soup I've ever had. And the Chipotle Cream, I'm gonna put it on everything I make from now on!
super soup
09/23/2005 at 01:29pm
User: ALLISON from Shakopee, MN User Rating:
this was GREAT!! i used ground turkey (browned with a bit of Essence) in place of chicken, and added some black beans. It's even better as leftovers!
Tortilla soup
09/15/2004 at 10:55am
User: LORRAINE from Jackson, MI User Rating:
Excellent flavor. The avocado garnish adds a lot to the pleasure of eating the soup. More broth than "stuff", so we added pasta and leftover corn to the leftover broth for a new soup the next day.
One of the best soups I've tried!
09/12/2006 at 11:24pm
User: Bethany from Pullman, WA User Rating:
I absolutely loved this soup recipe! It was really simple and tasted so fresh and flavorful! The tortilla stips and avacado on top really make this soup a hit! I will be making this soup again and again! Thanks Emeril!
more please!
08/29/2005 at 03:46pm
User: MICHELLE from SD, CA User Rating:
this was so tastey, and im so happy its made with healthy ingredients
Yummy!!!!
08/25/2006 at 04:39pm
User: Caralene from North Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
This has to be the easiest soup I have ever made. It is sooooo good and healthy for you. My whole family just loves it. Thanks Emeril!!!!
mmmmmmmmmmmmm
08/24/2007 at 02:42pm
User: Lisa from Hayward, CA User Rating:
This is the most amazing tortilla soup ever. I followed this recipe exactly and the reults were wonderful.
The BEST Soup recipe
08/03/2004 at 09:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Em, Thanks!! Love this recipe. It is easy as pie to prepare and it tastes like you have slaved for hours. The flavors are delicious, and everyone loves the soup.
Not bad with a few mods
07/30/2007 at 11:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The taste of this soup was pretty close to being exactly what I wanted. There were two things I wasn't so much a fan of. First, there wasn't enough heat. Needs more peppers, and keep the seeds. I also think I might consider tossing a chipotle into the soup instead of using the crema - I could do without that. The other thing that I wasn't thrilled about was the texture. My favorite tortilla soup is pureed. My next go around will involve my pureeing the veggies to smooth it out. I will also use shredded chicken instead of cubes, I found the chicken chunks disruptive.
A Must for Entertaining
07/19/2007 at 12:41am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Everyone's favorite tortilla soup, not just Emeril's. Whenever we entertain guests, if the main dishes are compatible with this soup, then it becomes a must starter. All our friends and relatives expect us to serve this soup.
Loved it!
07/18/2006 at 11:42am
User: Elizabeth from Sugar Land, TX User Rating:
Have made this recipe several times and love it. The flavor is unique, and the tortilla strips add a great texture to the soup. I baked my tortilla strips in the oven, and they turned out just as crispy. Didn't have to mess with frying that way. We like our soup a little thicker, though, but that's an easy modification. Hearty enough for a main course. And the crema is a must for this recipe. That cool but smoky flavor is really a great touch.
soooooooo good
07/14/2005 at 09:03pm
User: CAROL from brentwood, TN User Rating:
I love to cook soups. I make all kinds of soup. My husband calls me the soup lady. I have made other tortilla soups. This was by far the best. My family said they could eat this all day long. Thank you Emeril
BAM! This is good!!!!
07/14/2004 at 01:57pm
User: SHERRY from Fort Worth, TX User Rating:
After a trip to the Central Market, I tried this recipe. It was sooooo delicious! Our family loved it! The sour cream makes it creamy and the tortilla strips were easy to make! Thanks Emeril for such a delicious and easy to make soup the whole family can enjoy!
very tasty
07/08/2006 at 08:02pm
User: Michele from Roseville, CA User Rating:
This soup has become a favorite of my family. They can't get enough of it.
Everyone Loved It!!
07/05/2005 at 01:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soup is amazing. My 5 boys LOVED this soup. We all sat around talking about what we could add to it to make it a little different. Not that it needed changing mind you. We had a great time and enjoyed the proccess almost as much as the soup itself. Thank you Emeril for inspiring such a great meal/event for my children and I.
The Best Tortilla Soup Ever!
06/25/2005 at 04:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have never experienced a finer combination of spice and flare as in this dish. Compliments to the chef.
Very good
06/14/2006 at 09:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Yummy
Muy Bueno!!!
06/09/2005 at 07:15pm
User: JENNIFER from McKinney, TX User Rating:
I love this recipe. If you like little chunks of tomato, you might add one can of diced tomatoes (drain about half the liquid). I like a little more heat so I might add another pepper next time, but overall just the kind of tortilla soup I love!
A Party in my Mouth!
06/04/2005 at 05:09pm
User: NATASHA from Copperas Cove, TX User Rating:
This recipe was wonderful, it was so full of flavor, I absolutley loved it. I will hang on to this recipe for a while. Thanks Emeril!
Now it's my favorite Tortilla Soup as well
05/21/2007 at 11:37pm
User: Sarah from Waunakee, WI User Rating:
This soup was absolutely delicious. The flavors were wonderful and complimented each other beautifully. I added black beans, hominy, fire-roasted corn, and carrots. Nice hearty soup on a cold day. Also, the Chipotle Crema gave the soup a smokey flavor which we decided was a must have topping for this soup. This will definitely be on my list of favorites. Thanks again Emeril for a truly wonderful recipe!!!
Restaurant quality!! AWSOME!
05/13/2005 at 01:22pm
User: CLAUDIA from Kaysville, UT User Rating:
This soup is very simple to make, yet, so intense in flavor and with just the right "Heat " element..it's chipotle crema is amazing, makes the soup creamy and adds even more heat for those who like it with a kick!, the crunchy tortillas, just fried and seasoned,and the fresh, ripe avocado.mmmm....this one is a winner! It's like traveling around the world from your very own kitchen!
Excellent!!
05/07/2005 at 01:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a restaurant quality soup! Fabulous. I wanted to consume the whole pot!! I didn't have the chipotles to make the sour cream/crema, but the soup was excellent without it. Everything else I made following the recipe exactly. Yum! Yum! I'll make this again and again. Thanks, Emeril!!
YummY
04/15/2008 at 08:59am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Best tortilla soup that I have ever had!!
Great soup!
04/15/2005 at 09:47am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great precursor to any mexican dish. Alos great by itself for a miday snack.
Family Favorite
04/14/2005 at 12:32pm
User: MICHELE from Reseda, CA User Rating:
I made this for my picky eating family and even my 5 year loved it! Then I made it for extended family last month and I still get people asking me for the recipe and raving about how delicious this was. This is not only Emeril's favorite tortilla soup, it's ours and everyone we know!! Thanks!
it reminded me of home
04/09/2007 at 11:27pm
User: ELIZABETH from Garland, TX User Rating:
I'm hispanic, and trying this recipe really reminded me my mother's cooking. it was great.
Easy, quick, and tasty!
03/17/2006 at 06:44am
User: karina from oak park, CA User Rating:
I have been very disappointed with most tortilla soups. But this recipe was the easiest one I've tried yet and tasted 10 times better than all the others! My husband loved it, and he's not even a soup type of person!
Everyone loved it!
02/25/2007 at 04:22pm
User: Vanessa from Springfield, MO User Rating:
I made it for work recently and was told by everyone that it was a great soup. One girl said it was the best tortilla soup she had ever eaten. The only change I made is that I also added a can of diced tomatoes to give the soup a bit more body.
Simply the best!
02/23/2005 at 10:22am
User: TERESA from Austin, TX User Rating:
Emeril, you've done it again. Not only was this easy to prepare, the flavor was excellent. I'm picky about my tortilla soup and this was even better than the 2 best Mexican restaurants in town. I added roasted corn for extra texture. I also kicked up the chipoltle peppers to 2 teaspoons. So yummy! My husband is already begging me for more!!
Delicious
02/09/2005 at 12:35am
User: PATRICIA from Columbus, OH User Rating:
The soup was a great hit with everyone, I sent to my daughter in Colorado they loved there too.
the best tortilla soup
01/31/2007 at 05:16pm
User: Piedad from Marina, CA User Rating:
I tried this recepie and both my family and I loved it, I will make it agian very soon. By the way left overs are even better.
For all tastebuds
01/28/2007 at 08:56pm
User: Stephen from League City, TX User Rating:
This is a perfect soup for all tastebuds. Perfectly seasoned and not overpowering. I think Ill serve this one at my Super Bowl party instead of gumbo this year.
the best dinner i've ever made!
01/27/2008 at 09:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This tasted very professional! It was amazing. I cut out the avocado (not a fan) and the chipotle crema (couldn't find the chipotle peppers), but it still tasted amazing. The essence is easy to whip up (I used tsp instead of tbsp so I didn't have as much leftover) and adds a great flavor to the soup when the little fried pieces of tortilla get rinsed off by the broth in your bowl. Oh, and make sure to cut the pieces of chicken like he says. The pieces were not distracting because they were so small. I will make this the next time I have people over. mmmmm!
excellent
01/27/2005 at 04:48pm
User: RIN from monument, CO User Rating:
This is a great receipe to have for cold weather. Emeril came into our kitchen and gave us a descripition on how to make this great soup an time of year. Thanks Rin
Delicious!
01/25/2007 at 10:26am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love Emeril, but I'm usually hesitant to try his recipes because some require a lot of steps or hard-to-find ingredients. This soup tastes great and is really fast and simple to do-even with my 1 year old attached to my leg.
Don
01/23/2005 at 01:55pm
User: DON from Angleton, TX User Rating:
easy to prepare and very good!
Fantastic! Best tortilla soup ever!
01/22/2006 at 03:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Fantastic! Best tortilla soup ever!
Better than Cabo
01/22/2005 at 12:49am
User: CHRIS from San Bruno, CA User Rating:
Made this after a trip to Mexico wher my wife ate this every other night. Am glad to say both wife and daughter liked it beeter than in Mexico.
splendid
01/19/2006 at 11:45am
User: Dudley from Houston, TX User Rating:
I cook quite often for my husband, but this soup impressed him more than I ever expected. He couldn't believe I made it! Must use real stock.
Very tasty, but needs more heat
01/19/2005 at 12:45pm
User: CINDY from Amherst, NH User Rating:
I thought this was a pretty good, basic recipe. I fire roasted 2 (rather than 1) poblano, peeled it and it added barely enough heat to the soup. Might opt for 2 poblanos AND a jalepeno next time. And I used 4 cups stock plus 1 medium can diced tomatoes for 4 cups liquid (about), but with tomato chunks, which I like. Also, I didn't take the time to fry the tortillas, just crumbled up some bagged chips and it was quite good (keep in mind that the chips have salt so don't salt your broth until later or it will be too much). When I made it a second time, I added some leftovers to the pot - canned corn, plain canned black beans and some cooked spanish rice. Liked it so much this way that I would incorporate that into the recipe next time. It might look like a lot of ingredients, but the recipe is still quite easy to make if you skip the fried tortilla strips.
Great Tortilla Soup!
01/18/2005 at 08:32am
User: MIKE from Rancho Murieta , CA User Rating:
I have always enyoyed the flavor of Torrllia soup when eating out, but never tried to make it in my kitchen. I found this recipe to be easy to make and with flavor as good or better than anything I had had when eating out.I actually substituted the chicken with sweet sausage ( browning first )....Yum! Mike
WONDERFUL!
01/16/2005 at 08:57pm
User: MATTHEW from Chicago, IL User Rating:
This was the best soup of it's kind I have ever had. The chipotle cream was superb and the flavors blended together so well. It was just the thing my wife and I needed on a subzero Chicago night.
The Best!
01/13/2006 at 02:01pm
User: Callie from Town, PA User Rating:
This is a wonderful tortilla soup. I added corn and used leftover roast chicken. Spooned a little Spanish rice into the bowl before ladling in the soup. Yum!!!
OK from the Mexicans
01/13/2005 at 10:34pm
User: CERA from Roseville, CA User Rating:
I guess that is not quite PC, but I made this tortilla soup for my father in law who is 100% Mexican and he loved it. He said it was really good. As for his son, I earned a few bonus points with this dish!!
WOW
01/09/2005 at 12:44pm
User: CRISSEE from Irvine, CA User Rating:
I see everyone is in agreement. Absolutely one of the best soups EVER. Easy to make and everyone loved it! I can't wait to make it again!
1st timer
01/08/2005 at 10:15pm
User: SYLVIA from Geneva, IL User Rating:
I just started cooking. It was my first time cooking this and it was really easy to make. My family LOVED it. It wasn't too spicy but it had a nice flavor we enjoyed. I highly suggest trying this out.
Best tortilla soup I've ever had
01/06/2007 at 01:58pm
User: Tierra from Long Branch, NJ User Rating:
I tried this soup on a rainy day. It was excellent. My husband loved it and so did my kids. I will keep this recipe. It's a winner.