One DuPage County diner is known for it.
The owner of Citrus in Westmont said their tortilla soup is nearly world famous.
Jim Romas, owner of Citrus Diner on Ogden Avenue, showed Butler how to make it.
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The soup is made in bigger batches, so if you're making it at home, you might need to freeze some.
The family-owned diner opened in 2014, and is also known for its unique breakfast items.
Recipe
Ingredients
Bell peppers - 2 medium chopped
Garlic - 2 tbsp
Onions - 1 lb chopped
Corn tortillas- 8oz grounded
White flour- 1 cup
Chili powder- 1 tbsp
Cumin - 1 tbsp
Salt- 1 tbsp
Black pepper - 1 tspn
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 lb butter
4 quarts chicken stock
1 cup poached chicken
1/4 cup cilantro
Combine bell peppers, garlic and onions in olive oil and butter on stove. Then add tortillas, flour, chili powder, cumin, salt and black pepper to form a roux. Add chicken stock incrementally. Add poached chicken and cilantro.
Top with diced tomatoes, cheddar-jack cheese and tortilla strips.