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Tortilla soup

From the video “Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe” by Preppy Kitchen. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Preppy Kitchen. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumGreat weeknight pick
Mild
Total time
~10 min
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Serves
~8
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Cost
~$3.99*
per serving, Ontario (~4 portions assumed)save ~$7.01* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
16

Ingredients

  • No pork

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$15.94*for the batch in the video
~$3.99*per serving

You save about ~$7.01* per serving (64% less*) than ordering it out — ~$28.06* for ~4 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario bowl of soup, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

5 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 4 predicted from typical costs · not priced: jalapeno, black beans, frozen yellow corn, crushed tomatoes

* Estimate, not a quote: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 4 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bowl of soup at ~$11, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving295 kcal · 15% of 2,000
Fat10 g13%
Saturated fat1.7 g9%
Sodium578 mg25%
Carbohydrate31 g11%
Fiber8.1 g29%
Total sugars6 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein23 g46%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−6 of 20
  • Sodium−17 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 15 of 16 ingredient lines (89% of the measured weight), divided into 8 servings (estimated: 1414 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 6 agrees). Not matched to nutrient data: frozen yellow corn. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Dutch oven
  • tongs
  • paper-lined pan
  • wooden spoon
  • garlic press
  • measuring cup
  • forks
  • citrus juicer

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact cooking time for simmering the soup and chicken.
  • Exact heat settings beyond medium and medium-high.
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Preppy Kitchen’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Tortilla soup

What makes Preppy Kitchen's Tortilla soup recipe and technique special?

Preppy Kitchen's take on Tortilla soup focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Mexican flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Tortilla soup at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Tortilla soup recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Tortilla soup ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Tortilla soup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Preppy Kitchen's Tortilla soup?

This recipe utilizes approximately 16 ingredients across 16 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Tortilla soup?

The official cooking video by Preppy Kitchen is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.