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Delight in the vibrant warmth of Tortilla Soup paired with melty Chicken Quesadillas and a zesty kick of Spicy Pickles, a comforting trio that combines classic Mexican flavors with crispy, cheesy textures. It's a symphony of taste, perfect for those craving a spicy, soulful meal.

Gordon Ramsay
Born in Scotland and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, Gordon Ramsay trained with top chefs and opened successful restaurants worldwide. He's also a global TV star with shows like Next Level Chef, Hell’s Kitchen, and MasterChef.
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3HRS 30MINS
Total Time
Ingredients
Servings
6
us / metric
Chicken Stock

2
Chicken Bones
raw (backs, necks, feet, etc)

1
Yellow Onion, quartered
root intact

2
Large Carrots, washed, cut into chunks
cut into 2” chunks

4 cloves
Garlic

2 tsp
Mexican Oregano
dried

1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds

2
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Spicy Pickles (Jalapeños en escabeche)

1 Tbsp
Neutral Oil
such as canola

5 cups
Jalapeño Peppers, rinsed, sliced, deseeded, de-stemmed
sliced into long strips, stem and seeds removed (if desired)

3 cups
Carrots, peeled, sliced
sliced diagonally about ¼-inch thin

1/2
White Onion
sliced about ¼-inch thin

6 cloves
Garlic, peeled

1 tsp
Kosher Salt

2
Bay Leaves

1 tsp
Black Peppercorns

1 tsp
Mexican Oregano
dried

1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds

2 cups
Distilled White Vinegar

2 cups
Water
Tortilla Soup

5
Roma Tomatoes

5 cloves
Garlic
peels still on

1
Small White Onion, peeled, quartered
the root attached on each quarter

2
Guajillo Chiles, de-stemmed, deseeded, torn, steamed
Dried, stemmed and seeds removed, torn into large pieces

3
6-Inch Corn Tortillas, torn
torn into pieces
Crispy Tortilla Strips

6
6-Inch Corn Tortillas, cut
cut into ½-inch wide strips

1 lb
Vegetable Oil
for frying

1 pinch
Kosher Salt
Chicken Quesadillas

2
6-Inch Corn Tortillas

1/2 cup
Oaxaca Cheese, shredded

1/2 cup
Cheddar Cheese, shredded
or low-moisture mozzarella
To Serve

to taste
Queso Fresco, crumbled

to taste
Fresh Cilantro

to taste
Hot Sauce
Hot Sauce of choice

to taste
Lime Wedges

1
Avocado, ripe