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 (6 inch) corn tortillas, preferably a little old and dried out; ¼ cup peanut oil; ½ cup onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; ½ cup poblano pepper, chopped; 4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups stock; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon coriander; ½ teaspoon jalapeno seasoning salt; 1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken; 1 medium ripe avocado; ½ cup shredded monterey jack cheese; ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro (to taste); 1 lime, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

6 (6 inch) corn tortillas, preferably a little old and dried out
¼ cup peanut oil
½ cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
½ cup poblano pepper, chopped
4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups stock
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon coriander
½ teaspoon jalapeno seasoning salt
1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken
1 medium ripe avocado
½ cup shredded monterey jack cheese
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro (to taste)
1 lime, cut into wedges

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["If you are starting with somewhat old, dries out tortillas, great.", "If not, put them on a baking sheet and put them in the oven at 200 for 10-15 minutes.", "After baking, cut them into 1/4"" strips and fry in half the oil over medium heat until light brown and crisp.", "Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.", "Put aside for later.", "Heat remaining oil and cook onions, garlic, and pablano for 2-3 minutes.", "Stir in broth, tomatoes, and salt.", "Heat to boiling.", "Reduce heat, cover and let simmer about 15 minutes.", "Add chicken and heat through.", "To serve, put some tortilla strips in the bottom of your bowl and ladle in soup.", "Top with avacado, cheese, cilantro, and any remaining tortillas.", "Serve with lime wedges."]

932

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

119

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 (6 inch) corn tortillas, preferably a little old and dried out, ¼ cup peanut oil, ½ cup onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely 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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