Tortilla Soup With Chicken and Coriander Recipe

Name: Tortilla Soup With Chicken and Coriander
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 links chorizo or other spicy sausage, minced; 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and chopped; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1/2 teaspoon cracked coriander seeds; 2 teaspoons minced, seeded jalapeno; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced; 2 quarts chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned; 1 bay leaf; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; Vegetable oil, for deep frying; 6 corn tortillas; 4 cups shredded cooked chicken; 4 tomatoes, chopped; Juice from 1 fresh lime; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 links chorizo or other spicy sausage, minced
2 medium yellow onions, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2 teaspoon cracked coriander seeds
2 teaspoons minced, seeded jalapeno
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 quarts chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Vegetable oil, for deep frying
6 corn tortillas
4 cups shredded cooked chicken
4 tomatoes, chopped
Juice from 1 fresh lime
1/4 cup fresh cilantro

1
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
2
Add the sausage and cook for 3 minutes.
3
Add the onions, celery, coriander seeds and jalapeno and saute until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the red and green peppers and saute for 1 minute more.
5
Stir in the chicken broth and bay leaf.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Lower the heat, season with salt and pepper to taste and simmer for 1 hour.
8
Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, slice the tortillas into 1/4-inch-thick strips.
9
Heat the oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 365 degrees.
10
Add the tortilla strips in batches and fry until golden.
11
Remove with a slotted spatula and drain on paper towels.
12
Add the chicken and tomatoes to the soup and simmer for 5 minutes.
13
Just before serving, stir in the lime juice.
14
Ladle the soup into 6 hot bowls and garnish generously with cilantro.
15
Top with fried tortillas strips and serve immediately.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 links chorizo or other spicy sausage, minced, 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and chopped, 2 stalks celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Tortilla Soup With Chicken and Coriander 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 Coriander

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Variations & substitutions

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