Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tbsplight olive oil
- 1 largeyellow onion
chopped
- 4garlic cloves
minced
- 1jalapeno peppers
seeded and diced
- 32 ozchicken broth
- 1 cantomatoes
- 1 lbchicken breasts
or leftover rotisserie chicken*), (2 medium
- 1 cancorn
drained and rinsed
- 1 canblack beans
drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ tspchilli powder
- 1 ½ tspground cumin
- 1 tspsalt (or
- ⅓ ccilantro
- 1 ½ tbsplime juice (from 1 lime
or
- ¼ colive oil
- 8corn tortillas
6" tortillas
- 1 largeavocado
diced
- 1lime
cut into wedges, to serve
Directions
Tortilla strips:
- 1
Preheat a pan with 1/4 cup oil over medium-high heat. Cut tortillas into thin strips and fry them in batches in the hot oil until crisp. Remove from the pan and allow them to drain on a paper towel. Repeat with remaining tortilla strips, adding more oil as needed then set aside.
Chicken tortilla soup:
- 1
Preheat a pot or dutch oven with olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, and chopped jalapeño and sauté until veggies soften.
- 2
Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, chicken breasts, corn, beans, chili powder, cumin, salt. Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 20 minutes or until chicken is just cooked through and easy to shred.
- 3
Remove chicken from the pot and shred it using 2 forks. Add shredded chicken back to the soup and simmer another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and lime juice.
- 4
Serve the soup garnished with some tortilla strips, diced avocado, fresh cilantro and lime wedges, or use your favorite toppings.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Similar Recipes
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Vegetarian-Tortilla-Soup-LEAD-7-05d5c54560f44711aca654cdf4a0f03d.jpg)
Ratings & Reviews
Be the First to Rate
Your rating helps others discover amazing recipes. Share your experience and let others know what you think!
About this Recipe
Craving a hearty, comforting meal that's both easy to make and bursting with flavor? Look no further than this incredible Chicken Tortilla Soup! Perfect for a chilly evening, this recipe brings together tender chicken, a rich, spiced broth, and the irresistible crunch of homemade crispy tortilla strips. What makes this Tortilla Soup truly special is that it all comes together in one pot, making cleanup a breeze and ensuring maximum flavor development.
Imagine succulent chicken, simmered in a robust broth infused with aromatic garlic, onion, and a hint of jalapeño for a gentle warmth. Crushed tomatoes provide a wonderful depth, while corn and black beans add texture and heartiness. The magic really happens with the blend of chili powder and ground cumin, creating that classic, earthy, and slightly smoky Chicken Tortilla Soup profile. A generous amount of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of zesty lime juice brightens every spoonful.
This isn't just a delicious soup; it's a fantastic weeknight dinner solution, ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish. For an even quicker meal, feel free to use pre-cooked chicken, like a rotisserie chicken. The star garnish, our homemade crispy tortilla strips, takes mere minutes to prepare and elevates the entire dish, adding a satisfying crunch that complements the smooth soup beautifully. Serve generous bowls topped with creamy diced avocado and extra lime wedges for a truly authentic experience. Get ready to cozy up with a bowl of pure comfort!