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 dried chipotle pepper; 1/2 cup hot water; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 large onion chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 (28-oz) can diced tomatoes; 4 (5-6-inch) corn tortillas; 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves; or; 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed; salt to taste; 1 avocado, diced; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1 dried chipotle pepper
1/2 cup hot water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (28-oz) can diced tomatoes
4 (5-6-inch) corn tortillas
2 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves
or
3 boneless skinless chicken thighs
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
salt to taste
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves

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1. Soften dried chipotle pepper in hot water in small bowl 10 minutes, until soft. Remove veins, stem, and seeds from chili; coarsely chop. Reserve soaking liquid.
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2. Heat oil in heavy pot over medium heat until hot. Add onion; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until softened but not browned, stirring frequently. Add garlic and chili powder; cook and stir 1 minute. Place onion mixture, chipotle pepper and the reserved soaking liquid in food processor; process until pureed.
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3. Return pureed mixture same pot. Adjust heat to medium-high and stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, and chicken breasts or thighs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Carefully remove chicken and cool on a plate; when cool enough to handle, shred.
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4. While chicken cools, use kitchen shears to cut stacked tortillas in half, and then into 1/2-inch strips.
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5. Add shredded chicken, corn, and tortilla strips to soup; simmer 1 minute. Taste for salt. Serve soup garnished with avocado and cilantro.

903

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

115

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: 1 dried chipotle pepper, 1/2 cup hot water, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 large onion 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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