Tortilla Soup With Chicken Recipe

Name: Tortilla Soup With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion small, chopped; 4 cloves garlic minced; 4 ounces chopped green chilies drained; 1 cup fresh tomatoes chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper finely chopped, optional; 12 ounces tomato juice; 4 1/2 cups chicken stock; salt to taste; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 chicken breasts cooked and shredded; 1 cup zucchini squash chopped; 3 corn tortillas cut in strips; 1 avocado chopped; 1 cup shredded Jack cheese; cilantro for garnish; 1 lime cut into wedges

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion small, chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
4 ounces chopped green chilies drained
1 cup fresh tomatoes chopped
1 jalapeno pepper finely chopped, optional
12 ounces tomato juice
4 1/2 cups chicken stock
salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 chicken breasts cooked and shredded
1 cup zucchini squash chopped
3 corn tortillas cut in strips
1 avocado chopped
1 cup shredded Jack cheese
cilantro for garnish
1 lime cut into wedges

1
In a large pot, saute first four ingredients until tender.
2
Add the remaining ingredients in the ingredients list up to tortillas.
3
Cover and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat to low and simmer.
5
Simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 more minutes.
6
Slice the corn tortillas into thin strips and fry them in some vegetable oil until they are slightly crisp.
7
Lightly sprinkle the tortilla strips with salt if desired.
8
Layer the tortilla strips in bowls.
9
Sprinkle with chopped avocado if desired.
10
Ladle soup into bowl.
11
Sprinkle with shredded cheese and cilantro and serve immediately with fresh lime.

812

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 onion small, chopped, 4 cloves garlic minced, 4 ounces chopped green chilies drained, and more.

Yes, Tortilla Soup With 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!

Tortilla Soup With Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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