Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast; 1 cup chopped onion; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon Canola oil; 8 cups reduced-sodium canned chicken broth; 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons chilli powder; 1 cup drained canned hominy; 2 dried Ancho chillies, stemmed, seeded and coarsely chopped; 16 ounces fresh or frozen white corn; 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies; Corn tortilla chips; 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 cup chopped onion
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Canola oil
8 cups reduced-sodium canned chicken broth
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons chilli powder
1 cup drained canned hominy
2 dried Ancho chillies, stemmed, seeded and coarsely chopped
16 ounces fresh or frozen white corn
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
Corn tortilla chips
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese

1
In a saucepan, combine chicken breasts and water.
2
Bring to gentle simmer and cook just until set in center.
3
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet over medium heat, combine onion, garlic and oil; Add the cumin and chili powder and cook, stirring, until onions are tender.
4
Set aside.
5
Transfer cooked chicken to plate to cool.
6
Strain cooking liquid into another saucepan.
7
Add canned broth, drained hominy, and ancho chiles to cooking liquid and bring to simmer.
8
Add corn and cook for 5 minutes.
9
Add tomatoes and reserved onion mixture and cook until heated through.
10
In each soup bowl, arrange some tortilla chips.
11
Shred cooled chicken and divide among bowls.
12
Ladle hot soup over chips and chicken; top with grated cheese.

1635

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

226

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, 1 cup chopped onion, 6 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon Canola oil, 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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