Chicken Tortilla Soup
A savory blend of tomatoes, spices, and chicken, topped with crispy tortilla strips.
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 12
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gluten free
red meat free
shellfish free
contains dairy
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- salt to taste
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 2 whole onions diced
- 3 tablespoons garlic crushed
- 1 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 large can crushed tomatoes
- 1 whole lime
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or more to taste
- 1 bushle cilantro
- 1 package light sour cream
- 1 can corn
- 1 can black beans
- 1 whole avocado
- 2 whole chicken breast nto
- Carbohydrate 24.9483439821268 g
- Cholesterol 28.1600000081154 mg
- Fat 23.0832693654131 g
- Fiber 4.54414561735632 g
- Protein 17.5895259918137 g
- Saturated Fat 3.25054667912976 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (463g)
- Sodium 808.981671558986 mg
- Sugar 20.4041983647705 g
- Trans Fat 0.91811866242125 g
- Calories 372 calories
As a housewife, I'm always looking for easy and delicious recipes to feed my family. This Chicken Tortilla Soup is a perfect example: it's packed with flavor, yet it's simple to make.
The soup itself is a flavorful blend of tomatoes, spices, and chicken. The secret ingredient is the lime juice, which adds a bright and tangy flavor. I like to serve the soup topped with crispy tortilla strips, which adds a nice crunch. You can also add other toppings, such as avocado, sour cream, cheese, or fresh corn kernels.
This soup is perfect for a cold winter night, or for any time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal. My family loves it, and I'm sure yours will too!
Step-by-step
- Heat oil in a stockpot and sauté garlic and onions until browned.
- Add tomatoes, cumin, cayenne, chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add chicken and any desired beans or corn.
- Julienne tortillas and deep-fry until crispy.
- Serve soup topped with tortilla strips, and add optional toppings.
