Five-Star Restaurant'S Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Five-Star Restaurant'S Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Stock; 10 quarts water; 1 chicken (whole or cut-up); 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 head garlic, unpeeled and halved; 1 large onion, unpeeled and quartered; 1 bunch cilantro; salt and pepper; Soup; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 head garlic, minced; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 -4 serrano peppers, seeded and minced; 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced; 16 corn tortillas, cut up into pieces (thickness of soup depends on this); 3 ounces tomato paste; 2 -4 ounces fresh lemon juice, to taste; 1 dash sugar

Servings: persons

Stock
10 quarts water
1 chicken (whole or cut-up)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 head garlic, unpeeled and halved
1 large onion, unpeeled and quartered
1 bunch cilantro
salt and pepper
Soup
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 head garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
3 -4 serrano peppers, seeded and minced
2 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
16 corn tortillas, cut up into pieces (thickness of soup depends on this)
3 ounces tomato paste
2 -4 ounces fresh lemon juice, to taste
1 dash sugar

1
Stock: Use a 16 quart stock pot and bring everything to boil.
2
Lower heat and simmer until chicken floats (approx. 1 1/2 to 2 hours).
3
Drain and reserve broth only.
4
Save chicken for another use or you can shred it and put it into the soup.
5
Soup: In the same stock pot, heat the vegetable oil on medium high heat and add garlic, onions, and serrano peppers, cook for a few minutes.
6
Add the chicken stock, chipotles, corn tortillas, tomato paste, lemon juice, and sugar.
7
Cook until the tortillas are dissolved.
8
Use a blender and blend the soup when it's cooled.
9
Re-heat the soup and garnish with cut up avocados, tortilla chips, sour cream, and shredded mozarella cheese.

1183

kcal

Calories

Fat

250

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Stock, 10 quarts water, 1 chicken (whole or cut-up), 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Five-Star Restaurant'S 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Five-Star Restaurant'S Chicken Tortilla Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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