“For some extra crunch.”
“To break some of the bites up a little bit more and act as a very nice starch.”
“To keep some of that nice umami flavor in the broth.”
“To add some heat.”
“To quickly increase the variety of solids and act as a reset button for the flavor profile.”
“Mostly because the creator remembered they had it.”
“I would honestly give today another 8 out of 10.”
Spicy, savory, and full of umami; the tortilla soup mix and beef are highlighted as working well together.
The creator spent the first half of the video addressing technical issues with YouTube memberships before reviewing the stew, which he found delicious despite the portobellos not combining perfectly.