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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup

5 from 1 vote
This Chicken Tortilla Soup is a zesty and comforting dish that's sure to warm you up on chilly days. Tender chicken, hearty vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and peppers, are simmered together in a savory broth, infused with aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and garlic.
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
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Ingredients
  

For Tortilla Strips

  • 4 corn tortillas (8 inch-20cm)
  • 1/3 cup (70g) vegetable oil

For the Soup

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion(160g) , chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 jalapeño , diced and seeded
  • 1 tsp cumin 
  • 1 tsp chili powder 
  • 14 oz (400g) can crushed tomatoes
  • 14 oz (400g) can tomato puree
  • 3 cups (750ml) vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp dried oregano 
  • 1 pound (450g) chicken breast , boneless, skinless
  • 1 ½ tsp (7g) salt
  • 14 oz (400g) can black beans , rinsed & drained
  • 1 cup (160g) corn , frozen or canned 

For Serving

  • fresh cilantro
  • lime slices
  • avocado slices
  • jalapeño, slices
  • crispy tortilla strips

Instructions
 

How to make tortilla strips.

  • Cut the tortillas in half or thirds, depending on the size of tortillas, and cut into 1/2 -inch (1cm) strips. In a small skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the tortilla strips fry them in batches until golden, for 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towel lined plate.

How to make chicken tortilla soup.

  • In your soup pot heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic and jalapeno for 5 minutes until soften, stirring from time to time.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable stock, ground cumin, chili powder and oregano, and give a quick stir.
  • Add the chicken breasts.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it into bite size pieces.
  • Add the corn, beans and shredded chicken to the soup, stir and simmer for 5 minutes more.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, sour cream, jalapeno slices, lime wedges, and sliced avocado. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 6Calories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 67.7gProtein: 17.1gFat: 7.1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 644mgPotassium: 2316mgFiber: 15.1gSugar: 25.3gCalcium: 134mgIron: 11mg
Calories: 367kcal
Fel de mâncare: Supă
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: supa cu fasole, pui, supa, tortilla