A Whole30 twist on one of my favorite soups — Creamy Tortilla-Less Soup!
One of my favorite things to eat in the City of Dallas is the tortilla soup from The Mansion at Turtle Creek. If you’re from Dallas, you know exactly what I am referring to… and if you ever make a trip to Dallas, be sure to make a brunch stop at The Mansion. It’s over the top fancy, but a Dallas staple nonetheless. Their delicious soup inspired this Creamy Tortilla-Less Soup.
Their tortilla soup is thick, creamy, and packed with flavor. They bring you a bowl of all the garnishes and gently pour the luscious soup right over the top. It’s just so darn good.
I knew I had to recreate a Whole30 version in my kitchen. It’s tortilla-less, but I swear it’s as close to the real deal as you can get! This Creamy Tortilla-Less Soup is one of my favorite recipes I have made in a while, so please go out there and make it. ENJOY!
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Creamy Tortilla-Less Soup

Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped (**optional! taste your roasted green chiles and see how spicy those are first. If they don't have much spice to it, then add the jalapeno)
- 1 tbsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 1 tbsp. tomato paste
- 3 cups strained tomatoes such as pomi brand
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup jarred canned or frozen roasted *mild* green chiles
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup full-fat unsweetened coconut milk (blended so that it isn't separated)
- 1 rotisserie chicken shredded
- 1 avocado diced
- lime
- cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a dutch oven or large pot. Add the onions, garlic, and jalapeno and season with a little salt and pepper. Saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cumin, coriander, and tomato paste and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the broth, strained tomatoes, green chiles, bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, uncovered.
- Discard the bay leaf and then, blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender or blender.
- Add the coconut milk and stir in to combine.
- Taste, add salt and pepper if needed.
- To serve, place shredded chicken on the bottom of each bowl. Ladle soup over. Top with the avocado, garnish of cilantro and serve with lime.
- Enjoy!
Photography by Eat Love Eats.
22 Comments
Laura
January 3, 2023 at 9:07 pmDo you have a suggestion for a chicken replacement to make this vegetarian? What would be good at the bottom?
Alex
January 4, 2023 at 6:25 pmHi! I think a roasted veggie like zucchini or even some black beans could be fun.
Karen Skahan
September 25, 2022 at 10:33 pmI made the chicken ahead of time. Can the shredded chicken go in the pot with the soup to warm?
Thank you
Alex
September 26, 2022 at 1:47 amYes! Once you blend your soup, you could add the chicken with the coconut milk if preferred.
Cindy Nelson
August 22, 2022 at 6:00 pmHonestly every single recipe I have made of yours is amazing! It is so clear you did your homework to produce layers of flavor! I am telling everyone to get your books.
Alex
August 24, 2022 at 1:29 amThank you so much!
stefani
April 10, 2022 at 12:11 am2 onions or 2 cups onions?
Alex
April 18, 2022 at 9:36 pmTwo onions!
Madison
December 5, 2021 at 11:00 pmWhat could be used as a substitute for strained tomatoes? I’m having a hard time finding these at the grocery stores near me!
Alex
December 6, 2021 at 12:41 pmYou could use petit diced tomatoes– since it’s all going to get blended it should be ok.
Laura
November 23, 2021 at 8:46 pmCan you make ahead and freeze ?
Alex
November 24, 2021 at 2:30 amyes!
Sylvia
October 4, 2021 at 3:26 amCould you use almond milk instead of coconut milk
Alex
October 4, 2021 at 11:28 amyes!
Rachel
February 14, 2021 at 6:36 pmYum! Just made this for lunch. I poached chicken breasts in the soup for extra flavor and added in a can of hominy after the blending step.
Savannah
January 17, 2021 at 12:50 amMade this for the first time tonight. It was delicious. I left out the chicken and paired the soup with a grilled cheese sandwich. So warming and comforting on this cold winter day ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Jenna
January 5, 2021 at 2:23 amCan this be made in a slow cooker?
Beth Konieczka
February 2, 2021 at 12:28 pmYes, would love to know if anyone has tried in Slow Cooker!
Marisa
December 4, 2017 at 9:26 pmCould you use normal cream instead of the coconut cream? Or would that ruin consistency. Thanks!
Alex
December 5, 2017 at 1:36 pmHeavy cream will work great!!!
Caroline
November 14, 2017 at 8:43 pmYAY I’ve been waiting for this! I can’t wait to make it for all of my roommates 🙂
Alex
November 15, 2017 at 1:33 pmenjoy it!!!