Tortilla Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mahatma® White Rice
- ⅓ cup green onion, sliced
- non-stick cooking spray
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast cubes
- 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- tortilla strips
- ½ cup avocado, sliced
- 4 lime slices, for garnish
- fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
Prepare rice according to package directions. Cook onions in Dutch oven or large saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until tender.
Add broth, cooked rice, tomatoes, chicken, and chilies.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add lime juice. Just before serving, pour into soup bowls, top with tortilla strips and avocado. Garnish with lime slices and cilantro.
Classic Soup Recipe, Also Known As…
Craving an authentic recipe for Tortilla Rice Soup? Well, look no further than this classic Mexican Tortilla Rice Soup. Also known as ‘Sopa Azteca‘ or ‘Sopa de Tortilla’, this recipe is as traditional as is gets. Often cooked on Día de los Muertos and shared with family, it’s made-from-scratch, delicious, and undeniably comforting. With a description like that, it’s no wonder why it’s the perfect dish for Day of the Dead and any other celebration for the people you love.
With fresh ingredients, a rich broth, and the perfect combo of creamy and crunchy, this tortilla soup is a meal worth repeating, whether that’s for your next lunch prep or a gathering with friends. Green chilis, zesty lime juice, and fresh cilantro give this soup it’s pizzaz, while tender pieces of chicken breast, diced tomatoes, and our Mahatma® White Rice balance it out. For a richer texture, why not try cooking with Medium Grain Parboiled Rice, also known as paella rice.
To top it all off, the addition of tortilla strips gives this soup a tasty crunch, while avocado slices offer up a creamy texture. Try it tonight and enjoy the Mexican flavors you love all in one bowl of homemade deliciousness.
If you want to accompany your soup with a delicious dessert, try the best Arroz con Leche recipe out there with Mahatma® Basmati Rice. The results won’t disappoint!
