Vince's Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Vince's Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut up; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion; 3 stalks celery (with tops); 3 carrots; salt and pepper; 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 tablespoon thyme; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1 -2 fresh jalapeno, seeded and chopped; corn tortilla strips, deep fried; shredded cheese; chopped cilantro; sour cream; avocado, sliced

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken, cut up
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion
3 stalks celery (with tops)
3 carrots
salt and pepper
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon thyme
1 teaspoon coriander
1 -2 fresh jalapeno, seeded and chopped
corn tortilla strips, deep fried
shredded cheese
chopped cilantro
sour cream
avocado, sliced

1
In a large pot (5+ quart), lightly sear chicken pieces (w/ skin) in olive oil, 1-2 minutes on each side.
2
Salt and pepper lightly.
3
Add diced onion, celery and carrots.
4
Cover with water and bring to a boil.
5
After first 5 minutes of boiling skim off foam and excess oil.
6
Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
7
In medium sauce pan, combine tomatoes, garlic, cumin, oregano, thyme, coriander and jalapenos.
8
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
9
Remove from heat and allow to cool while chicken cooks.
10
Remove chicken from pot and set aside to cool.
11
Remove celery, onion and carrots from stock and add to tomato mixture.
12
Puree vegetable mixture in a blender or food processor.
13
Add puree to chicken stock.
14
Salt and Pepper to taste.
15
Simmer covered for 1 hour stirring occasionally.
16
Shred chicken and add to bottom of soup bowls.
17
Add soup and top with condiments.

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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

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken, cut up, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, 3 stalks celery (with tops), and more.

Yes, Vince's Chicken Tortilla 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!

Vince's Chicken Tortilla Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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