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Serine Milo

Chicken Tortilla Soup

This easy chicken tortilla soup packs a punch with tender chicken, zesty tomatoes, and crispy tortilla strips for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups chicken broth Can be substituted with vegetable broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies Can substitute with regular diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4-6 pieces corn tortillas, sliced into strips For frying
Toppings (optional)
  • sliced avocado
  • shredded cheese
  • chopped cilantro
  • lime wedges
  • sour cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the chicken breasts and pour in the chicken broth.
  5. Add the can of diced tomatoes along with their juices, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  6. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for about 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Cooking
  1. While chicken is cooking, heat a little oil in a separate pan and fry the tortilla strips until crispy and golden brown.
  2. Once chicken is ready, remove it from the pot, shred using two forks, and return it to the soup.
  3. Stir everything together and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Serving
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with garnishes. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to swap cooked, shredded rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation. This soup is versatile; add jalapeños for heat or black beans for texture.

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