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 cup Chopped Onion; 2/3 cups Chopped Cilantro, Divided Use; 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic; 14-1/2 ounces, weight Can Of Diced Tomatoes; 3/4 Tablespoons Ground Cumin; 1/2 Tablespoons Chili Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 2 whole Bay Leaves; 4 cups Chicken Broth; 2 whole Large Carrots, Sliced Thin; 1 whole Chicken Breasts, Sliced Thin; 1-1/2 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Divided Use; 3/4 teaspoons Salt; 1 bag Tortilla Chips, 12 Ounce Bag; 1 whole Avocado, diced

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 cup Chopped Onion
2/3 cups Chopped Cilantro, Divided Use
1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
14-1/2 ounces, weight Can Of Diced Tomatoes
3/4 Tablespoons Ground Cumin
1/2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
2 whole Bay Leaves
4 cups Chicken Broth
2 whole Large Carrots, Sliced Thin
1 whole Chicken Breasts, Sliced Thin
1-1/2 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Divided Use
3/4 teaspoons Salt
1 bag Tortilla Chips, 12 Ounce Bag
1 whole Avocado, diced

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 of crushed tortilla chips and combine. Remove bay leaves before serving.
5
Ladle soup into bowls and top with remaining cheese, fresh cilantro, fresh avocado, and more tortilla chip pieces.
6
* This is a great recipe for using leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken. Just add it in at the very end to warm it up!

737

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 cup Chopped Onion, 2/3 cups Chopped Cilantro, Divided Use, 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic, 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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