Linda'S Special Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Linda'S Special Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa verde (Tomatilla Salsa); 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups water; 12 corn tortillas; 2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

6 chicken thighs
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 cup lime juice
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa verde (Tomatilla Salsa)
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
12 corn tortillas
2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded

1
Cook chicken until done. Remove skin and bones and cut chicken into small chunks.
2
In a large pot, saute onion and garlic in olive oil. Add chicken chunks, cumin, and lime juice and mix well over medium heat. Add tomatilla salsa, chicken broth, and water, and stir well. Simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes.
3
Cut corn tortillas into strips, place on baking sheet, spray with cooking spray. Bake in 400 degree oven about 10-15 minutes or until crispy.
4
To serve, place some crispy tortilla strips in a bowl, top with some shredded pepper-jack cheese, and top with hot soup.

1311

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

137

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken thighs, 1 onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Linda'S Special 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.

Linda'S Special Chicken Tortilla Soup

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