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 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb chicken tenders; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leave, 5 to 6 sprigs; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 12 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced; 12 large bell pepper, quartered and thinly sliced; 0.5 (28 ounce) canfire roasted diced tomatoes; 12 quart chicken stock; ½ cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese or ½ cup sharp white cheddar cheese; 12 lime, juiced; 2 scallions, chopped; cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 lb chicken tenders
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leave, 5 to 6 sprigs
salt & freshly ground black pepper
12 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced
12 large bell pepper, quartered and thinly sliced
0.5 (28 ounce) canfire roasted diced tomatoes
12 quart chicken stock
½ cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese or ½ cup sharp white cheddar cheese
12 lime, juiced
2 scallions, chopped
cilantro, for garnish

1
Heat a large skillet with extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat.
2
Add chicken, begin to brown 4 minutes, add thyme, salt and pepper, to taste, onions, bell pepper and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3
Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
4
Add tomatoes and stock, heat through.
5
While the soup is working, lightly crush some tortilla chips and divide among your bowls.
6
You need a couple of handfuls per bowl.
7
Top the chips with a little cheese.
8
Toss with lime juice.
9
Top the chips with ladles of soup.
10
Garnish soup with scallions and cilantro or parsley.

1081

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

141

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 lb chicken tenders, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leave, 5 to 6 sprigs, salt & freshly ground black pepper, 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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