Nearly Famous Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Nearly Famous Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 2/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 minced garlic cloves; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 4 cups chicken broth; 3/4 tablespoon cumin; 1/2 tablespoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 -2 bay leaf; 2 carrots, thinly sliced; 2 skinless chicken breasts, halved and thinly sliced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; pepper; 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese; 1 -2 avocado, diced; 16 ounces tortilla chips

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 minced garlic cloves
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
3/4 tablespoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 -2 bay leaf
2 carrots, thinly sliced
2 skinless chicken breasts, halved and thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon salt
pepper
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 -2 avocado, diced
16 ounces tortilla chips

1
In a large stock pot, heat the oil over high. Add onions, 1/3 cup cilantro and garlic, saute 3 minutes.
2
Stir in tomatoes and spices, then bring to a boil.
3
Add the broth, carrots and chicken. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook another 10-12 minutes.
4
Stir in half the cheese and 1 cup crushed tortilla chips.
5
Ladle into bowls and top with remaining cheese, fresh cilantro, fresh avocado, and more tortilla chip pieces. Serves 4+.
6
*This is a great recipe for leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken. Just add it in at the very end to warm it up!

764

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small onion, chopped, 2/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, 3 minced garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Nearly Famous 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.

Nearly Famous Chicken Tortilla Soup

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