Tortilla Soup with Homemade Chicken Stock Recipe

Name: Tortilla Soup with Homemade Chicken Stock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken pieces; 16 cups water; 1 teaspoon celery seeds; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 each garlic cloves peeled; 1 pound tomatoes, canned whole, peeled, undrained; 1 each onions cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 each green bell peppers cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 3 sprigs cilantro fresh; 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper ground; 1 each garlic cloves minced; 10 ounces corn frozen; 4 each scallions, spring or green onions coarsely chopped; 1 x salt; 1 cup rice cooked; 2 teaspoons parsley leaves minced; 4 ounces tortilla chips; 1/2 pound cheddar cheese grated

Servings: persons

3 pounds chicken pieces
16 cups water
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 each garlic cloves peeled
1 pound tomatoes, canned whole, peeled, undrained
1 each onions cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 each green bell peppers cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 sprigs cilantro fresh
1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper ground
1 each garlic cloves minced
10 ounces corn frozen
4 each scallions, spring or green onions coarsely chopped
1 x salt
1 cup rice cooked
2 teaspoons parsley leaves minced
4 ounces tortilla chips
1/2 pound cheddar cheese grated

1
Combine chicken and water in stockpot.
2
Add celery seed, peppercorns and garlic tied in cheesecloth.
3
Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes.
4
Remove chicken from broth and let cool.
5
Strain broth and return to pot.
6
Add tomatoes, onion, green pepper, cilantro, cumin, cayenne, white pepper and garlic.
7
Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
8
Add corn and green onion.
9
Simmer 10 minutes.
10
While this is cooking, skin and bone the chicken pieces and cut the meat into bite-size pieces.
11
Add salt to taste.
12
Add the chicken, rice and parsley to the broth, and heat through.
13
Garnish each bowl with a few crisp tortilla chips (homemade are best, or those made in a homemade style) and some grated cheddar cheese.

1212

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

132

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds chicken pieces, 16 cups water, 1 teaspoon celery seeds, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Tortilla Soup with Homemade Chicken Stock 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.

Tortilla Soup with Homemade Chicken Stock

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