Beef Tortilla Soup From The Menger Hotel Recipes

PLAZA III STEAK SOUP - COPYCAT

Steps:

• Melt butter in stock pot.
• Blend in flour to make a smooth paste.
• Gradually add hot water a little at a time.
• Whisking it smooth as you go.
• Simmer until smooth.
• Sauté beef in a large skillet and drain off fat Add meat, bouillon, all vegetables and seasonings to saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are cooked.

LUBY'S CAFETERIA BEEF TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• Bring broth to a boil in a large pot.
• Crush tomatoes by hand and add with juice to broth.
• Add cumin, garlic, salt, pepper, corn, and American cheese.
• Bring to a boil again.
• Dissolve cornstarch in cup of cool water in small bowl.
• Add to boiling soup slowly while stirring constantly.
• Let simmer 10 minutes.
• While soup simmers, sauté ground beef in skillet with chopped onion.
• Drain off any grease.
• Turn soup off, and add cooked beef mixture.
• Serve with sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese and tortilla chips.