Tortilla Soup
Tortilla Soup is a classic Mexican soup made with Roma tomatoes, garlic, onion and ancho chili powder, simmered in chicken stock and topped with crispy tortilla strips, panela cheese and creamy avocado. The Thermomix TM7 grinds the spices fresh and blends the tomato base into a silky-smooth soup, delivering authentic restaurant-quality flavour at home.
About this recipe
Tortilla Soup Thermomix TM7 brings the soul of a Mexican fonda straight to your kitchen in one bowl. This recipe for tortilla soup with the all-in-one kitchen machine starts by grinding dried ancho chilies into a vibrant, freshly aromatic powder, a step that instantly lifts the flavour beyond anything from a jar. Roma tomatoes, garlic and onion are then sautéed and blended with chicken stock into a velvety, smoky base that tastes slow-cooked but comes together quickly enough for a weeknight dinner. The TM7 handles the whole journey: chopping, grinding, heating and mixing happen in a single mixing bowl, so there is barely any washing up. Serve the soup topped with crispy tortilla strips, crumbled panela cheese, creamy avocado and a squeeze of lime for a textural contrast that makes this Mexican soup recipe a repeat favourite. Whether you are after a warming starter, a light main course or meal-prep lunches for the week, tortilla soup recipes like this one prove how naturally Mexican cooking suits the Thermomix TM7.
Preparation tips
- For deeper flavour, toast the tortilla strips in the oven until golden before serving so they stay crunchy on top of the hot tomato broth instead of going soggy straight away.
- Cut the avocado and panela cheese just before serving: cubed panela and lime-dressed avocado keep the contrast between warm soup and cool, creamy toppings at its best.
- If ancho chili powder is unavailable, grind a mix of dried guajillo and a pinch of smoked paprika in the TM7 for a similar smoky, gentle heat that suits the whole family.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: replace the chicken stock with a rich vegetable stock and add a can of drained black beans; the smoky ancho tomato base keeps its full character without any meat.
- Festive version: top the soup with shredded roast chicken, pickled red onion, crumbled fried chorizo and extra lime wedges for a colourful Mexican gathering centrepiece.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fresh grinding - The TM7 grinds dried ancho chilies into fragrant chili powder for a deeper smoky flavour than store-bought. [Multi-Function]
- Fine chopping - The Thermomix chops the onion and garlic cloves evenly in seconds, with no tears at the cutting board. [Multi-Function]
- Silky blending - High-speed mixing turns Roma tomatoes and stock into a restaurant-smooth Mexican soup in one bowl. [Multi-Function]
- Precise heating - The TM7 heats the tomato base at controlled temperature, coaxing out sweetness without any scorching. [Precision Control]
- Weighing accuracy - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs stock and oil directly in the bowl for consistent seasoning. [Built-in Scale]
Ingredients
- Roma tomatoes
- garlic cloves
- white onion
- chicken stock
- salt
- ancho chili powder
- vegetable oil
- panela cheese (Mexican fresh cheese)
- avocado
- fresh cilantro leaves