Tortilla Soup Mix Ingredients:

Black beans, corn, red and green peppers, onions, garlic, epazote and chili spices. No added salt, preservatives or MSG.

Allergen Information: Gluten-Free

Recipe Additions:

6 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
2 whole, boneless, fresh chicken breasts, cut up into small pieces or shredded leftover cooked chicken
8 ounces salsa
4 ounces tortilla chips, crumbled (a thicker chip works best) or 4 to 6 fresh tortillas, cut into strips and fried quickly

Tortilla Soup Recipe Directions:

In a 3 or 4 quart pot bring broth and water to a boil, add tortilla soup mix and chicken. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Add salsa and simmer, covered, 10 minutes more. Crumble chips into bowls, pour hot soup on top and serve.

Inventive Soup Recipe Varations:

This tortilla soup is so good it may call for a party. With your pot of soup, small bowls filled with optional garnishes of chopped fresh cilantro, diced fresh avocado or thin slices of fresh lime make a festive presentation! If you prefer, try shrimp as an addition instead of chicken for a delicious Mexican menu.