Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

RatingDifficultyIntermediate

Chicken Tortilla Soup is a traditional Mexican soup that is typically made with chicken, tomatoes, onions, and a variety of spices. It is often served with tortilla chips, cheese, and sour cream.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time15 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time55 mins
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 ½ c Onion; Finely Chopped, 1 Med
 1 ea Clove Garlic; Finely Chopped
 2 tb Vegetable Oil
 4 c Chicken Broth
 ¼ c Red Bell Pepper; Chopped
 1 tb Red Chiles; Ground
 ¾ ts Basil Leaves; Dried
 ½ ts Salt
 ¼ ts Pepper
 15 oz Tomato Puree; 1 can
 ½ c Vegetable Oil
 10 ea 6-dia Corn Tortillas;
 2 c Chicken Breasts; Cooked,


1

GARNISHES1 xAvocado Slices1 xCheese; Corn Tortillas should be cut into 1/2-inch strips.

2

Cooked Chickenbreasts should be cut up or shredded.

3

Use Monterey Jack or ChihuahuaCheese in this recipe.

4

~Cook and stir onions and garlic in 2 T oil in 4-quart Dutch oven untilonion is tender.

5

Stir in broth, bell pepper, ground red chiles, basil,salt and pepper, and tomato puree.

6

Heat to boiling; reduce heat.

7

Simmeruncovered for 30 minutes.

8

Heat 1/2 cup oil in 10-inch skillet until hot.

9

Cook tortilla strips in oil until light golden brown, 30 to 60 seconds;drain.

10

Divide tortilla strips and chicken among 6 bowls; pour broth overchicken.

11

Top with cheese and avocado slices.

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Ingredients

 ½ c Onion; Finely Chopped, 1 Med
 1 ea Clove Garlic; Finely Chopped
 2 tb Vegetable Oil
 4 c Chicken Broth
 ¼ c Red Bell Pepper; Chopped
 1 tb Red Chiles; Ground
 ¾ ts Basil Leaves; Dried
 ½ ts Salt
 ¼ ts Pepper
 15 oz Tomato Puree; 1 can
 ½ c Vegetable Oil
 10 ea 6-dia Corn Tortillas;
 2 c Chicken Breasts; Cooked,

Directions

1

GARNISHES1 xAvocado Slices1 xCheese; Corn Tortillas should be cut into 1/2-inch strips.

2

Cooked Chickenbreasts should be cut up or shredded.

3

Use Monterey Jack or ChihuahuaCheese in this recipe.

4

~Cook and stir onions and garlic in 2 T oil in 4-quart Dutch oven untilonion is tender.

5

Stir in broth, bell pepper, ground red chiles, basil,salt and pepper, and tomato puree.

6

Heat to boiling; reduce heat.

7

Simmeruncovered for 30 minutes.

8

Heat 1/2 cup oil in 10-inch skillet until hot.

9

Cook tortilla strips in oil until light golden brown, 30 to 60 seconds;drain.

10

Divide tortilla strips and chicken among 6 bowls; pour broth overchicken.

11

Top with cheese and avocado slices.

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

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