Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

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4.8

72 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    385 kcal

  • Course

    Soup, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American, Mexican

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Chicken Tortilla Soup is the ultimate cozy meal! This hearty and spicy Mexican soup is loaded with flavor, toppings and homemade crispy tortilla strips. Serve with jalapeño cheddar cornbread and a cold chelada for dinner!

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Ingredients

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Fried Tortilla Strips:

  • 5 to 6 corn tortillas cut into thin or thick strips
  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Flaky sea salt

Tortilla Soup:

  • 1/2 yellow onion roughly chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves peeled and smashed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 chipotle in adobo
  • 1 (15-ounce) can can of diced tomatoes
  • 5 cups chicken broth divided
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts

For Garnish:

  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream whisked with a squeeze of lime juice and a pinch of salt
  • Lime wedges
  • 1/2 Jalapeño sliced
  • cilantro leaves
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Instructions

To Fry up the Tortilla Strips:

  1. Place a bed of paper towels or a clean kitchen towel on a baking sheet or cutting board. We're going to use this to drain the tortillas after they leave the oil.
  2. Slice up the corn tortillas into whatever size you prefer. I usually go for thin but this is about freedom so do as you please. Pour the oil in a pan set over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the tortilla strips, in batches, frying them up until crispy, about 1 minute. Transfer them to the towel and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Repeat with frying the tortilla strips, adding more oil as necessary. Set them aside.

For Pot Directions:

  1. To the medium pot, set over medium-high heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic cloves. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent.
  2. Add the spices and salt and mix until the spices are fragrant. Turn off the flame and scoop the onions and garlic, and transfer them to a blender.
  3. To the blender, add the chipotle in adobo, can of diced tomatoes and a splash of broth. Pulse until very smooth, about 1 minutes. Pour it back into the pot, along with the remaining chicken broth. Give it a taste and adjust the salt according to taste. I added a pinch or two of salt.
  4. Place the chicken breasts in the soup mixture and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat to medium-low and cover the pot with the lid. Cook for about 30 to 35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked. Remove the lid and remove the chicken. Using two forks, shred the chicken and return it to the pot.

To Serve:

  1. Divide the soup amongst bowls. Top it with a small handful of tortilla strips, a dollop of sour cream, a few slices of jalapeño, a squeeze of lime and a few leaves of cilantro.
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Notes

  • Tips and Tricks
  • Tips and Tricks
  •  
  • Use an Instant Pot! You can cook this in the Instant Pot under the high fuction for 15 minutes.
  • Make it ahead. Make a big batch of this soup to save for meal prep or store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days in an air tight container. To freeze, allow it to cool completely then transfer to a freezer bag. It will stay good for several weeks. Thaw in the fridge or transfer it to a microwave safe bowl or pot to heat on the stove.
  • Chicken. This recipe uses raw, thawed boneless skinless chicken breasts.
  • To use frozen chicken, make sure to add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
  • To use rotisserie chicken, only cook it for 10 minutes in the pot since it's already cooked.
  • Add ins. Make this soup your own by adding in canned or frozen corn, canned black beans, or using fire-roasted tomatoes instead of regular canned diced tomatoes.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4g Calories 385kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 2054mg (86%) Potassium 827mg (24%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 333IU (7%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 109mg (11%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 385 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 4g
Calories 385kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 2054mg 86%
Potassium 827mg 18%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 333IU 7%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 109mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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