Tortilla Soup With Chicken And Avocado Recipe

Name: Tortilla Soup With Chicken And Avocado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 C + 2 T vegetable oil; 1 yellow onion thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 C + 2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro; 6 oz can drained plum tomatoes; 1/2 tsp cumin; 4 C chicken broth; 1 skinless boneless chicken breast (about 1/2 lb) cut into bite-sized strips; 1 dried ancho chile seeded; 1 avocado peeled, pitted, and diced; 1/2 c shredded monterey jack cheese; 2 tsp lime juice; tortilla chip strips

Servings: persons

1/2 C + 2 T vegetable oil
1 yellow onion thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic
1/2 C + 2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro
6 oz can drained plum tomatoes
1/2 tsp cumin
4 C chicken broth
1 skinless boneless chicken breast (about 1/2 lb) cut into bite-sized strips
1 dried ancho chile seeded
1 avocado peeled, pitted, and diced
1/2 c shredded monterey jack cheese
2 tsp lime juice
tortilla chip strips

1
In frying pan over medium heat, warm 1 T of oil.
2
Add onion and garlic and 2 tsp of cilantro. Saute until just golden brown, about 10 minutes
3
In blender, combine sauteed mixture with tomatoes until smooth.
4
In the same frying pan over medium-high heat, warm another T of oil
5
Add the tomato mixture and cumin. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened and darkened, about 5-6 minutes
6
Transfer the mixture to a large saucepan over medium-low heat and add the chicken broth. Cover partially and stir occasionally until the soup is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
7
Add the chicken breast strips and simmer until they are opaque throughout, 2-3 minutes longer.
8
To serve, ladle into bowls. Top with tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, and crumbled chile.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 C + 2 T vegetable oil, 1 yellow onion thinly sliced, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 C + 2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Tortilla Soup With Chicken And Avocado 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.

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Tortilla Soup With Chicken And Avocado

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