Skip's Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Skip's Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 13 red pepper, diced; chicken broth; chicken bouillon; 16 ounces tomato puree; 4 corn tortillas, cut into small pieces; 2 bay leaves; ½ cup cilantro leaf; 1 teaspoon cumin; 3 dried jalapenos, diced with no seeds; 3 chicken breasts, cut into bitesize pieces; 1 tablespoon sugar; 14 ounces corn; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 lime

Servings: persons

1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
13 red pepper, diced
chicken broth
chicken bouillon
16 ounces tomato puree
4 corn tortillas, cut into small pieces
2 bay leaves
½ cup cilantro leaf
1 teaspoon cumin
3 dried jalapenos, diced with no seeds
3 chicken breasts, cut into bitesize pieces
1 tablespoon sugar
14 ounces corn
2 tablespoons butter
1 lime

1
Saute the onion, add garlic and red pepper once the onion is soft.
2
Fill a large pot 3/4 full with chicken stock and add one to two cubes of chicken bullion (to taste).
3
Add tomato puree, tortillas, bay leaves, cilantro, cumin and jalapenos; bring to a gentle boil.
4
Add chicken pieces, let boil for 15-20 minutes.
5
Remove the chicken and let cool, then shred.
6
Remove the bay leaves.
7
Add the sugar and return the chicken to the pot.
8
Stir in corn, including the liquid in the can.
9
Add the butter, let melt.
10
Leave pot on very low heat until ready to serve.
11
Immediately before serving, squeeze the juice from half a lime into soup.
12
Serve with fried corn tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro, green onion, sour cream, and/or jack cheese.

622

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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: 1 large onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, 13 red pepper, diced, chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Skip's 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.

Skip's Chicken Tortilla Soup

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