Single Serving Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Single Serving Tortilla Soup
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 bell pepper, finely chopped; Chopped jalapeno, to taste; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder; Pinch of Mexican oregano; Pinch of paprika; Pinch of cayenne pepper; Pinch of crushed red pepper; Pinch of Kosher salt; Fresh ground black pepper; One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 small or 1/2 large boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 tablespoon corn kernels, optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, finely chopped
Chopped jalapeno, to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch of Mexican oregano
Pinch of paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Pinch of Kosher salt
Fresh ground black pepper
One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken stock
1 small or 1/2 large boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon corn kernels, optional

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot.
2
Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, over moderately high heat until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
3
Add the jalapeno and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add the chili powder, cumin, cocoa, oregano, paprika, cayenne, red pepper, salt and a few turns of black pepper; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
5
Stir in the tomatoes and the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce to a simmer, add the chicken breast and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and use two forks to pull it.
8
Return it to the soup.
9
Stir in the corn, if using.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 bell pepper, finely chopped, Chopped jalapeno, to taste, and more.

Yes, Single Serving 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.

Single Serving Tortilla Soup

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