Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 6 corn tortillas, cut in strips; 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 4 carrots, peeled and sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes; 4 tsp. ground cumin; 1 Tbsp. whole cumin; 1 1/2 c. frozen corn kernels; 6 c. chicken broth; juice of 1 lime; 1 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
6 corn tortillas, cut in strips
2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes
4 tsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. whole cumin
1 1/2 c. frozen corn kernels
6 c. chicken broth
juice of 1 lime
1 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
salt and pepper to taste

1
In heavy frypan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until hot.
2
Add tortilla strips and cook, stirring, until strips are crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
4
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan.
5
Add green and red peppers, carrots, onion, garlic and chicken.
6
Cook until onion is soft and chicken is cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes.
7
Transfer to 5-quart Dutch oven.
8
Add tomatoes; reduce heat and cook 5 minutes. Add cumin, corn and chicken broth.
9
Heat to boiling; reduce to simmer and cook 10 minutes.
10
Add lime juice.
11
Divide tortilla strips and cheese among 6 soup bowls.
12
Ladle hot soup into bowls over cheese.

1565

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

171

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 6 corn tortillas, cut in strips, 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped, 1 medium red bell pepper, 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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