Sopa de Tortilla con Carnitas (Carnitas Tortilla Soup)
Crisped carnitas piled onto smoky tomato and chilli broth with avocado, a great way to use leftover pork.
Made with Tortilla soup base and Carnitas (slow cooked pork). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £5.20 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
Tick what you need to buy. It goes on your shopping list.
Method
- 1
Fry the tortilla strips in 1 tablespoon of the oil until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper.
2 min - 2
Heat the remaining oil in a pan over a high heat and crisp your ready made carnitas (see the base recipe) for 4 minutes until browned at the edges.
4 min - 3
Warm your ready made tortilla soup base (see the base recipe) in a pot until steaming hot all the way through.
- 4
Season with salt and lime.
- 5
Ladle into bowls and top with the carnitas, tortilla strips, avocado and coriander.
Tips
- Crisp the carnitas in a hot pan just before serving for the best texture.
- Keep the pork on top of the soup so it stays crisp for a few minutes.
- Use shredded leftover roast pork if you have no carnitas.
Storing and freezing
Keep the soup and carnitas separately in the fridge for 3 days, and reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I use shop bought pulled pork?
Yes, but choose plain, unsweetened pulled pork without BBQ sauce.
Is it dairy free?
Yes. The soup, pork and toppings contain no dairy.
Can I freeze it?
Yes. Freeze the broth and carnitas in separate containers for up to 3 months.
More made with tortilla soup base
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.