Ca Kitchen White Corn Tortilla Soup

Submitted by chia2160

"this is a copycat recipe for a great soup without chicken, though you could certainly add some."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 seven-inch corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch squares
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced white onions
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons minced jalapeno peppers
• 1 lb white corn kernels
• 1 1⁄2 lbs plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup tomato paste
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 24 blue corn tortilla chips (optional garnish)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (optional garnish)
• 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional garnish)

directions

1. Over medium-high heat, fry tortilla squares in olive oil until they begin to crisp and turn a golden yellow. Add garlic, onion and jalapeno; cook 1 to 2 minutes, until onion becomes translucent.
2. transfer to an 8 quart pot.
3. Add half the corn along with all other ingredients (except garnishes), reserving other half of corn to be added at the end. Bring the soup to a low, even boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove soup from heat. Use a hand-held propeller blade processor to process in batches to the consistency of a course puree. (You can also process in batches in a blender).
4. Return the soup to the burner and add the reserved corn. Bring the soup to a boil once again being extremely careful to avoid scorching or burning the soup. Serve, garnished with blue corn tortilla chips, cilantro and sharp cheddar cheese.

Reviews

[LoveBeingAMom]

I was a bit skeptical at first but followed the recipe to the letter. It was an absolute replica of the CPK soup that my family loves so much. I also increased the onion to 1/2 of a medium onion and added extra white corn when it was done. Delicious!

 

[NatalieDeininger]

This is phenomenal. I add two seasoned (with cumin and chili powder) cut up chicken breasts and a can of black beans when I add the second portion of corn just to make it more of a meal. I also fry up some tortilla strips to put on the top. Yum!

 

[guyjincj]

Awesome..tasted just like CPK's. I didn't add the water and the consistency was excellent. I would also add a bit less chicken stock.

 

[revjeri]

We've made this since we bought Calif. Pizza Kitchen's first cookbook in the late '90's. We make double batches of this soup 3-4 times a year and freeze. Can easily add rotisserie chicken, can use veggie stock to make vegetarian. So we use it for casual group gatherings. ALL have loved it and asked for the recipe. Usually, we use canned chopped tomatoes to save time.

 

[ljymj]

Very delicious tortilla soup. I substituted the chicken stock for vegetable broth.