Tortilla Chile Soup Recipe

Name: Tortilla Chile Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) candiced tomatoes and green chilies (or tomatoes with jalepenos); 1 (14 ounce) can fat free chicken broth; ¼ cup lime juice; 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans; 3 (4 ounce) canschopped green chilies; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; ¾ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ⅔ cup sour cream; ⅔ cup shredded 2% cheddar cheese; 5 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (14 1/2 ounce) candiced tomatoes and green chilies (or tomatoes with jalepenos)
1 (14 ounce) can fat free chicken broth
¼ cup lime juice
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans
3 (4 ounce) canschopped green chilies
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
⅔ cup sour cream
⅔ cup shredded 2% cheddar cheese
5 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Spread tortilla strips on baking sheet.
3
Bake for 6 minutes or until toasted, stirring once.
4
Set aside.
5
Combine chicken and next 8 ingredients in a large dutch oven; bring to a boil.
6
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until chicken is done.
7
(longer is actually better)Remove chicken from pan with a slotted spoon.
8
Let cool slightly; shred chicken with 2 forks.
9
Return shredded chicken to pan; stir well.
10
Cook soup until thoroughly heated.
11
Top 1 cup soup serving with 1 Tbl each of sour cream and cheese and 1/5 of the tortilla strips.

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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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) candiced tomatoes and green chilies (or tomatoes with jalepenos), 1 (14 ounce) can fat free chicken broth, ¼ cup lime juice, and more.

Yes, Tortilla Chile 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 Chile Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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