Kissy's Easy Tortilla Soup - Best Ever! Recipe

Name: Kissy's Easy Tortilla Soup - Best Ever!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 bunch cilantro, stems removed and finely chopped; 32 ounces chicken broth; 1 (12 ounce) canspicy v8 juice; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon cayenne (or to taste); 1 (10 ounce) can rotel; 1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn; 1 (8 ounce) can corn, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained; shredded mexican cheese; sour cream; avocado, diced; crushed tortilla chips; lime wedge

Servings: persons

2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 bunch cilantro, stems removed and finely chopped
32 ounces chicken broth
1 (12 ounce) canspicy v8 juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)
1 (10 ounce) can rotel
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (8 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
shredded mexican cheese
sour cream
avocado, diced
crushed tortilla chips
lime wedge

1
For chicken: place raw chicken breasts in large soup pot and cover about 1/2 inch with water or chicken broth.
2
If you use just water add a little salt, if you use chicken broth be sure to strain it and save it for soup broth.
3
Bring chicken in water/broth to a boil, slightly reduce heat and boil about 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
4
While Chicken is cooking, de-stem cilantro and finely chop (I use a mini chopper), save for end.
5
Remove chicken and set aside to cool for shredding.
6
Strain and save broth for stock (if used water dump it).
7
Rinse soup pan and put back on stove on medium heat, add chopped onion and sugar and cook onion in sugar until medium to dark brown, it will get dry and sticky.
8
Add 32 oz Chicken broth, V8, Chili Powder, Cumin, Rotel, Cream Style Corn, Corn Niblets, Shredded Chicken and cayenne to taste.
9
Bring to a slight boil reduce heat and cook about 5 minutes.
10
Add drained Pinto Beans and cook another 5 minutes.
11
Add Cilantro and stir.
12
Serve soup over broken tortilla chips and garnish with Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream, Avocado and fresh squeeze of lime.

639

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* 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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 bunch cilantro, stems removed and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Kissy's Easy Tortilla Soup - Best Ever! 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.

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Kissy's Easy Tortilla Soup - Best Ever!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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