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How to Thicken Chicken Tortilla Soup: 14 Easy Ways

To thicken chicken tortilla soup, you can use cornstarch or flour.
When using flour, it’s best to first combine the flour and some water in a small bowl.
Once the mixture is smooth, you can then add it to the soup and continue stirring until the soup thickens.
If you’re using cornstarch, you can just add a bit of the broth from the soup to the bowl of cornstarch and whisk it together.
Prep Time3 minutes
Active Time3 minutes
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: How to Thicken Chicken Tortilla Soup
Cost: 1

Instructions

  • Add Cornstarch
  • Add cream or yogurt
  • Purée some of the soup
  • Mix flour and water
  • Add cheese
  • Use pureed vegetables
  • Add tortilla strips
  • Add rice or quinoa
  • Add masa harina
  • Add arrowroot
  • Add Mashed Beans
  • Egg Yolks
  • Mash some avocados and stir into the soup
  • Add some refried beans