Zinfandeli's Chicken Tortilla Soup - S.a. Express -

Name: Zinfandeli's Chicken Tortilla Soup - S.a. Express - Arlene Light
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 ½ teaspoons garlic, fresh, chopped; 8 corn tortillas, chop coarse; 2 cups onion puree; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons cumin powder; 3 bay leaves; ¾ cup tomato paste; 1 ½ tablespoons chicken base (See note); ½ cup water; ¼ cup cilantro, fresh, chopped; 2 tablespoons epazote, chopped; salt; white pepper; 2 chicken breasts, cook & dice; 1 avocado, Chopped; corn tortilla strips, fried; monterey jack cheese, Shredded

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ teaspoons garlic, fresh, chopped
8 corn tortillas, chop coarse
2 cups onion puree
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons cumin powder
3 bay leaves
¾ cup tomato paste
1 ½ tablespoons chicken base (See note)
½ cup water
¼ cup cilantro, fresh, chopped
2 tablespoons epazote, chopped
salt
white pepper
2 chicken breasts, cook & dice
1 avocado, Chopped
corn tortilla strips, fried
monterey jack cheese, Shredded

1
Garnish Notes: Chicken breasts should be cooked and diced.
2
In large Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil.
3
Add garlic and 8 chopped corn tortillas.
4
Saute until tender.
5
Add onion puree, tomato puree, cayenne pepper, cumin, bay leaves, tomato paste, chicken base and water.
6
Simmer 20 minutes.
7
Add chopped cilantro and epazote.
8
Remove Bay leaves.
9
Blend mixture briefly in food processor.
10
Strain through colander.
11
Adjust seasoning if necessary.
12
Add salt and pepper to taste.
13
To serve, spoon a portion of soup in individual serving bowls.
14
Garnish with diced chicken, avocado, fried tortilla strips and cheese.
15
Serve immediately.

388

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* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 ½ teaspoons garlic, fresh, chopped, 8 corn tortillas, chop coarse, 2 cups onion puree, and more.

Yes, Zinfandeli's Chicken Tortilla Soup - S.a. Express - Arlene Light 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!

Zinfandeli's Chicken Tortilla Soup - S.a. Express - Arlene Light

Tips for the best results

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