Rustic Tortilla Soup with Pork

Name: Rustic Tortilla Soup with Pork
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 2 tsp garlic, chopped; 1 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 398-mL can diced tomatoes; 1 L low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 tsp chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups pork roast, shredded; 2 cups tortilla chips, crumbled; 1/4 cup queso fresco, crumbled; 1 small avocado, diced

Prep Time10 mins
Total Time30 mins
Makes4 servings

Photo: Erik Putz

Leftover pork roast is transformed into a super easy and impressive soup. Top with crispy tortilla chips, queso fresco and avocado for A+ results.

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 tsp garlic, chopped
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 398-mL can diced tomatoes
1 L low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups pork roast, shredded
2 cups tortilla chips, crumbled
1/4 cup queso fresco, crumbled
1 small avocado, diced

Instructions

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 5 min or until lightly golden. Add garlic, chili powder and cumin, and sauté for 1 min. Add tomatoes, broth and chipotle chili, and bring to a boil. Cover pot and simmer for 10 min or until vegetables are soft and broth is flavourful.
Add pork and simmer gently for 2 min or until flavours have come together. Divide half of tortilla chips between bowls and pour soup over top. Serve sprinkled with remaining chips, queso fresco, avocado, cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition (per serving)

Protein 28g, Carbohydrates 29g, Fat 27g, Fibre 5g, Sodium 1mg.

Originally published in the Today’s Parent September/October 2018 issue. Photo by Erik Putz.