Food Recipes Soups 8 Takes on Tortilla Soup By Food & Wine Editors Food & Wine Editors This is collaborative content from Food & Wine's team of experts, including staff, recipe developers, chefs, and contributors. Many of our galleries curate recipes or guides from a variety of sources which we credit throughout the content and at each link. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 10, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Ali Ramee / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Tortilla soup is a traditional Mexican dish made with fried corn tortilla pieces and a variety of other ingredients. Here, we spotlight some of our favorite takes on this satisfying classic. For six of the variations, Molly Yeh starts with a base recipe and ends with garnishes of tortilla strips, lime wedges, diced avocado, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and shredded Monterey jack or crumbled queso fresco. She offers an array of proteins and legumes in between. 01 of 08 Silky Tortilla Soup © Con Poulos Texas chef Rene Ortiz's smoky, tomatoey tortilla soup is a bit simpler and more classic than many of his recipes, but it still has an innovative touch: It’s enriched with butter, not tortillas. Get the Recipe 02 of 08 Chicken Tortilla Soup with Vegetables Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Ali Ramee / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen From south of the border comes this spicy and hearty soup ladled over crisp tortilla strips and grated cheddar. The pieces of chicken, potato, zucchini, and yellow squash in the soup give it a little extra body and heft. Get the Recipe 03 of 08 Tortilla Soup with Wild Rice © Molly Yeh Wild rice is an unexpected, earthy addition to this hearty tortilla soup. Boneless skinless chicken breasts provide the protein. Get the Recipe 04 of 08 Vegetarian Three Bean Tortilla Soup © Molly Yeh Three kinds of beans add color, texture, and flavor to this delicious and easy tortilla soup. Substitute vegan sour cream and cheese to make the soup vegan. Get the Recipe 05 of 08 Tortilla Soup with Beer © Molly Yeh The hops in beer are a delicious addition to this version of tortilla soup from Molly Yeh. Get the Recipe 06 of 08 Tortilla Soup with Lentils © Molly Yeh This comforting, thick soup is perfect for a cold winter day, and the fun, colorful garnishes will liven up any meal. Get the Recipe 07 of 08 Single Serving Tortilla Soup © Molly Yeh Making tortilla soup doesn't have to necessitate inviting over a crowd or storing tons of leftovers. This recipe is ideal for one large dinner or two light lunches or appetizers. Get the Recipe 08 of 08 Turkey Tortilla Soup © Molly Yeh Go ahead, have another bowl! This tortilla soup is loaded with generously spiced ground turkey. Get the Recipe How to Use a Tortilla Press to Make Tortillas, According to an Award-Winning Chef Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit