Favorite Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Favorite Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 1 green bell pepper; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 6 cups chicken stock (You can substitute chicken broth out of a can if you don't have any chicken stock on hand.); 1 lb chicken, trimmed and cut into cubes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves (Or use dried cilantro is you don't have the fresh version available); 2 teaspoons lime juice or 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying; 6 corn tortillas, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips; 1 avocado, peeled, seeded, and chopped, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 green bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
3 tablespoons tomato paste
6 cups chicken stock (You can substitute chicken broth out of a can if you don't have any chicken stock on hand.)
1 lb chicken, trimmed and cut into cubes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves (Or use dried cilantro is you don't have the fresh version available)
2 teaspoons lime juice or 2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
6 corn tortillas, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1 avocado, peeled, seeded, and chopped, for garnish

1
In a Dutch oven or large heavy pot, heat the oil on medium-high heat.
2
Add the onions, garlic, peppers, salt, cumin, and coriander for 5 minutes.
3
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4
Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
5
Simmer for 20 minutes.
6
Add the chicken and simmer for 5-10 minutes (or until chicken is completely cooked).
7
Add the cilantro and lime juice, and stir well.
8
Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
9
Heat the oil in a heavy pot or electric fryer to 350 degrees F. Add the tortilla strips in batches and fry until golden and crisp, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper or Season All.
10
Ladle the soup into 4 or 6 serving bowls. Garnish each serving with the diced avocado, the fried tortilla strips.

2094

kcal

Calories

148

Fat

Carbs

153

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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 teaspoons chopped garlic, 1 green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Favorite 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.

Favorite Chicken Tortilla Soup

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