Gina's Hot and Spicy Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Gina's Hot and Spicy Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 onion, finely diced; 1 yellow bell pepper, diced; 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced Mexican style tomatoes; 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed; 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro, plus 2 tablespoons; 1 (12-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast, diced; 1 cup crushed tortilla chips; Sour cream, for topping; Monterey Jack, shredded, for topping; 2 limes, wedged

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, finely diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced Mexican style tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro, plus 2 tablespoons
1 (12-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
Sour cream, for topping
Monterey Jack, shredded, for topping
2 limes, wedged

1
In a large heavy bottomed pot, heat the oil on medium-high heat.
2
Saute the onions.
3
Add bell pepper, jalapenos, salt and pepper.
4
Cook until the onions become translucent.
5
Add the cumin and stir until fragrant.
6
Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, corn, and 1/4 cup of the cilantro.
7
Add the diced chicken and cook through for about 10 minutes.
8
Season with salt, to taste.
9
Ladle soup into bowls and divide the crushed tortilla chips between the bowls.
10
Top with sour cream, Monterey jack cheese, cilantro, sliced avocado, and lime wedges.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 onion, finely diced, 1 yellow bell pepper, diced, 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced, and more.

Yes, Gina's Hot and Spicy 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.

Gina's Hot and Spicy Tortilla Soup

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