Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons oil; 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, halved and cut crosswise into 1/4 inch strips; 1 onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 12 quarts chicken stock; 3 cups canned crushed tomatoes in puree; 2 bay leaves; 2 ½ teaspoons salt; ¼ cup lightly packed cilantro leaf; 1 34 lbs chicken breasts, cubed; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 avocado, diced; 1 cup grated cheddar cheese; ½ cup sliced black olives; ½ cup sour cream; 2 limes, cut into wedges; hot sauce

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons oil
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, halved and cut crosswise into 1/4 inch strips
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 12 quarts chicken stock
3 cups canned crushed tomatoes in puree
2 bay leaves
2 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ cup lightly packed cilantro leaf
1 34 lbs chicken breasts, cubed
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 avocado, diced
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup sour cream
2 limes, cut into wedges
hot sauce

1
In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately high heat.
2
Add half the tortilla strips and cook, stirring, until they are a pale golden color.
3
Remove and drain on paper towels.
4
Repeat with the remaining tortilla strips.
5
Reduce the heat to moderately low and add the onion, garlic and spices; cook, stirring for 5 minutes.
6
Add the broth, tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, cilantro and 1/3 of the tortilla strips.
7
Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 30 minutes, remove the bay leaves.
8
Add the chicken and bring the soup back to a simmer and cook for 5-6 more minutes.
9
Before serving add the remaining tortilla strips.
10
Serve with garnishes of choice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons oil, 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, halved and cut crosswise into 1/4 inch strips, 1 onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tortilla Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

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