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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Cultural Context

Chicken Tortilla Soup is a traditional Mexican dish that showcases the rich flavors of the region. It is often enjoyed as a comforting meal, especially during colder months. The soup combines the savory taste of chicken with the crunch of tortilla strips, making it a popular choice in Mexican households and restaurants alike. Variations exist across Mexico, reflecting local ingredients and preferences, but the essence remains the same: a hearty, flavorful soup that warms the soul.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons avocado oil
half medium white onion, diced
1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
1 boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 TBSP chili sauce
4 cups chicken broth
1 tin/can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 tin/can black beans
1 tin/can enchiladas sauce
1/2 cup sweet corn
2 TBSP lime juice
tortilla strips or tortilla chips
avocados, slices or diced
cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
fresh cilantro

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner and lower in calories; chicken thighs are more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and provides a cheesy flavor; processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

1

Heat avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2

Add diced onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened.

3

Add the boneless skinless chicken breast and cook until no longer pink, then shred it.

4

Stir in salt, chili powder, ground cumin, and chili sauce.

5

Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, enchiladas sauce, and sweet corn; bring to a simmer.

6

Add lime juice and adjust seasoning if necessary.

7

Serve hot, garnished with tortilla strips or chips, avocado, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingfryingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freenut-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Sopa de TortillaTortilla Soup
Local Name: sopa de tortilla de pollo

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