Smoky Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Smoky Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chicken broth; 1 lb chicken tenders; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 4 slices thick smoky center-cut bacon, chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped; 2 tablespoons adobo sauce; 1 (28 ounce) cancrushed fire-roasted tomatoes; salt; 3 -4 cups corn tortilla chips, lightly crushed; 2 cups shredded fresh smoked mozzarella cheese; 1 lime, cut into wedges; 12 red onion, chopped; chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

3 cups chicken broth
1 lb chicken tenders
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 slices thick smoky center-cut bacon, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
2 tablespoons adobo sauce
1 (28 ounce) cancrushed fire-roasted tomatoes
salt
3 -4 cups corn tortilla chips, lightly crushed
2 cups shredded fresh smoked mozzarella cheese
1 lime, cut into wedges
12 red onion, chopped
chopped fresh cilantro

1
In a pot, bring the broth to a simmer; add in the chicken tender and bay leaf; poach the chicken for 6-7 minutes.
2
While the chicken poaches, heat the olive oil in a medium soup pot or deep skillet over med-high heat; add in the bacon; cook until crisp; then remove to a paper-towel lined plate with a slotted spoon.
3
Drain off the excess fat, leaving 2-3 tablespoons in the pan.
4
Add onion and garlic to the pan; cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the chipotles and adobo sauce and the tomatoes.
5
Remove the chicken from the stock, dice the chicken, then add it to the tomato mixture.
6
Pass the poaching stock through a strainer, then add it to the soup; season to taste with salt.
7
Place a pile of crushed tortilla chips in the bottom of each soup bowl; cover the chips liberally with the smoked cheese.
8
Ladle the hot soup down over the top; pass bowls of lime, red onion, cilantro, and the reserved bacon at the table to finish the soup.

1193

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

130

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups chicken broth, 1 lb chicken tenders, 1 bay leaf, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Smoky 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.

Smoky Chicken Tortilla Soup

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