Qdoba Tortilla Soup

This Qdoba Tortilla Soup is a rich and smoky dish that balances spicy and savory flavors. It features ingredients like poblano peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, and shredded chicken, thickened with corn tortillas and topped with Monterey Jack cheese and crispy tortilla strips.

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Keyword tortilla soup

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 25

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 296kcal

Author Erin Dooner

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/2 cup (80 grams) yellow or white onion minced
1/2 cup (75 grams) poblano pepper diced
3 cups (710 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
4 corn tortillas torn
1 tablespoon garlic minced
2 teaspoons jalapenos seeded and diced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups (300 grams) canned diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1/2 cup (120 grams) crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups (210 grams) shredded chicken
1/2 cup (57 grams) Monterey Jack cheese shredded

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Instructions

In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and diced poblanos, and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent and the poblanos are slightly softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, chopped jalapeno, ground cumin, and chili powder. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and the spices are well-blended with the vegetables.
To a blender, add the broth and the torn corn tortillas. Puree until the mixture is smooth. This will help thicken the soup and add a nice texture.
Pour the tortilla-broth mixture into the soup pot with the sautéed vegetables. Add the fire-roasted tomatoes and crushed tomatoes. Stir well to combine, then bring the mixture to a boil.
Once the soup is boiling, add the shredded chicken. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve the soup hot, garnished with crushed tortilla chips and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. For an extra touch, you can also add a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, or a squeeze of lime juice.

Notes

In addition to shredded cheese, jalapeños, and crispy tortilla strips, Qdoba usually also tops off their tortilla soup with sour cream, cilantro and lime wedges.
If you're gluten-free, make sure your tortillas are gluten-free. Corn tortillas usually are, but check the label, anyway!

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