Tasty Chipotle Tortilla Soup With Shredded Chicken

Name: Tasty Chipotle Tortilla Soup With Shredded Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 1 whole Small Onion, Diced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 3 whole Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce (small Can), Diced; 12 ounces, weight Canned Tomato Paste; 6 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth; 3 whole Chicken Breasts, Boneless, Skinless; 15 ounces, weight Canned Corn; 15 ounces, weight Canned Black Beans, Rinsed/drained; 2 dashes Salt/ Pepper/ Cumin/ Chili Powder (to Taste); 2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (or Whatever You Prefer); 1 cup Cilantro, Chopped; 1 whole Avocado, Sliced; 2 whole Limes; 8 whole Corn Tortillas Cut Into Strips; 1 Tablespoon Sour Cream Per Bowl (optional)

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 whole Small Onion, Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
3 whole Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce (small Can), Diced
12 ounces, weight Canned Tomato Paste
6 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
3 whole Chicken Breasts, Boneless, Skinless
15 ounces, weight Canned Corn
15 ounces, weight Canned Black Beans, Rinsed/drained
2 dashes Salt/ Pepper/ Cumin/ Chili Powder (to Taste)
2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (or Whatever You Prefer)
1 cup Cilantro, Chopped
1 whole Avocado, Sliced
2 whole Limes
8 whole Corn Tortillas Cut Into Strips
1 Tablespoon Sour Cream Per Bowl (optional)

1
In a large pot heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for about 2 minutes until they soften. Add garlic and chipotle peppers and let cook for another minute. Pour in the chicken broth and tomato paste, stir and bring to a boil.
2
Once at a boil, lower heat to simmer and add chicken breasts. Cook the chicken (poach) for 25 minutes.
3
Remove chicken from pot. Add corn, black beans, and spices. Shred chicken with a fork and then add it back to the pot with the heat on very low.
4
Fry the tortilla strips in separate pan with vegetable oil until golden and crunchy. Ladle soup into serving bowls and top with grated cheese, cilantro, avocado slices, a squeeze of lime and crunchy tortilla strips (and a dollop of sour cream if you're like me and like to take it to the next level of sinfulness).

1518

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

172

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 Vegetable Oil, 1 whole Small Onion, Diced, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 3 whole Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce (small Can), Diced, and more.

Yes, Tasty Chipotle Tortilla Soup With Shredded Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!