Lime Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Lime Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large tomatoes, cored and seeded; 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped finely; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh; salt; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 tortillas; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 400 g chicken breasts, shredded; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; salt; grated dry mexican cheese

Servings: persons

3 large tomatoes, cored and seeded
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped finely
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh
salt
4 cups chicken broth
2 tortillas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
400 g chicken breasts, shredded
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt
grated dry mexican cheese

1
Cut tortillas into chips size strips. Heat oil in skillet until very hot but NOT smoking. Quickly fry the strips in batches until they are crisp, 1-2 min per side. Drain on paper towels.
2
Fry the chicken breast on a pan until done (i like to pour some lime juice over chicken 1 min before removing from pan - it adds a nice fresh flavour to the chicken). Shred chicken as finely as your time allows. The finer the more the chicken flavour will mix with the soup.
3
Make the salsa (tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, olive oil, lime salt).
4
Put the salsa and chicken broth in a large sauce pan.
5
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered for 15 minute.
6
Puree the soup with hand mixer or in blender.
7
Add lime and salt to taste.
8
Place tortilla chips and chicken in bowls, pour soup and garnish with shredded mexican cheese or other dry cheese.
9
Tip 1 - if you know that you will be making the salsa for the soup only, there will be no need to finely chop any ingredients as it will be blended anyway.
10
Tip 2 - I add more garlic and make the soup quite spicy.
11
Tip 3 - the tortilla chips can be omitted.
12
Tip 4 - I have also used canned diced tomatoes, drained well, instead of fresh tomatoes with good results.

782

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

110

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 3 large tomatoes, cored and seeded, 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Lime 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!

Lime Chicken Tortilla Soup

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