" No Copycats Here!" Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup

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   Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to your soup pot, let heat on medium heat for about 3 minutes prior to adding chicken.

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   Salt and pepper chicken breasts.

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   I like to cut the cooking time down, so I slice my chicken in half to thin it out.

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   Sprinkle with cumin on both sides and add chicken to the pan.

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   Cook until both sides are golden brown (chicken does not need to fully cook on the inside because it will be added to hot broth.

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   Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside for at least 10 minutes to cool prior to cutting in thin slices.

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   Cut up celery, bell pepper, onion and jalapeno and add to the pan on medium heat.

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   Let this cook for about 5 minutes prior to adding the corn.

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    Cut the corn off the cobb and add to the hot pan.

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    Let all veggies cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.

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    Chop up the two chipotle peppers and add to the pan with the one teaspoon of the sauce that covers the peppers.

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    Let cook for two minutes prior to adding the can of crushed tomatoes.

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    Let this all simmer together for 2 minutes and then add the box of chicken broth.

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    Add in 2 tbsps of the chopped cilantro and let soup boil for about 3 minutes.

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    Bring soup down to a simmer for about 20 minutes to let the flavors melt together.

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    Serve by garnishing with the remainder of cilantro and an avocado slice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.