Chicken Tortilla Soup

4/1/2025

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes

Description

Chicken Tortilla Soup is a hearty, comforting bowl of traditional Mexican cuisine. Filled with wholesome ingredients, a flavorful chicken broth, and garnished with crispy tortillas, it’s perfect to sate your hunger on a chilly day.

Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until it’s translucent.
  2. Add the minced garlic and the finely chopped jalapenos. Stir them with the onion for a minute until you smell the fragrance.
  3. Pour the diced tomatoes into the pot, immediately followed by chicken broth.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken, cumin, and chili powder.
  5. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 20 minutes.
  6. While the soup is simmering, take your tortilla strips and either bake or fry them until they are crispy.
  7. To serve, ladle the soup into bowls, top with crispy tortilla strips, a squeeze of lime, and cilantro.

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