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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Savory Chicken Tortilla Soup for Cozy Nights In

This Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting, customizable dish filled with tender chicken, tangy tomatoes, and crispy toppings, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound chicken (thighs/breasts) or rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 28 ounces canned tomatoes (crushed)
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin for authentic flavor
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder adjust for heat preference
  • 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
For the Texture
  • 4 corn tortillas cut into strips
For Toppings
  • 1 medium avocado diced
  • 1 lime fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup cheese (Monterey Jack/Cheddar) shredded
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep ingredients: Dice one onion finely and mince 3 cloves of garlic. Prep tomatoes as needed and set aside chicken.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add spices: Stir in 1 teaspoon of cumin and 1 tablespoon of chili powder. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Combine base: Pour in canned tomatoes and chicken. Add 4 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
  6. Shred chicken: Remove chicken, shred it with forks, and return to the soup.
  7. Prepare tortilla strips: Fry tortilla strips in skillet until crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, cilantro, and lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize the spice level and add your favorite toppings for a personal touch. For extra crispy tortilla strips, bake them at 400°F for about 10 minutes instead of frying.

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