Tortilla Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Tortilla Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 2 fat free tortillas (10 inch); 1 tablespoon butter; ½ cup onion, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded,chopped; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth or 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; ½ cup monterey jack cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 fat free tortillas (10 inch)
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded,chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth or 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
½ cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1
Heat oven to 375F.
2
Brush 1 tablespoon melted butter on both sides of each tortilla.
3
Cut tortillas into strips.
4
Place on baking sheet.
5
Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until crunchy.
6
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan until sizzling; add onion, jalapeno, garlic and cumin.
7
Cook over medium heat until onion is softened.
8
Add broth and tomatoes and continue cooking until mixture just comes to a boil.
9
Reduce heat to low and add 10 of the baked tortilla strips to the soup.
10
Cover with a lid and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
11
Stir in lime juice.
12
Place 2 cups soup in 5-cup blender container or food processor bowl.
13
Cover, blend on Low until smooth about 60 seconds.
14
Repeat with remaining soup.
15
Heat chicken in microwave till hot.
16
Add chicken breasts to bowls and cover with soup.
17
To serve, top soup with remaining tortilla strips, shredded cheese and cilantro.

306

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, melted, 2 fat free tortillas (10 inch), 1 tablespoon butter, ½ cup onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Tortilla Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tortilla Chicken Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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