Is Sopa de Tortilla — Tortilla Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 880mg sodium, 520mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Sopa de Tortilla — Tortilla Soup more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

Avoid

🇲🇽 Mexico · Mexican

Sopa de Tortilla — Tortilla Soup

Tomato-chile broth topped with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, lime.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

880mg

Sodium

880 / 2000mg

520mg

Potassium

520 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Avocado + cheese add P + K. Skip both for CKD version.

Ingredients

Tomato + chile broth
Tortilla strips, fried
Avocado, cheese, lime

Avocado Chile Sopa Soup Tomato Tortilla

Cooking Steps

1
Make broth.
2
Top with toppings.

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