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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
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
15 ounces cream of chicken soup
15 ounces cheddar cheese soup
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
1.2 ounces fajita seasoning
1 cup store-bought sauce with onions and bell pepper
15 ounces pinto beans
15 ounces black beans
15 ounces whole kernel corn
15 ounces chunky style diced tomatoes
1 large flour tortilla
sour cream
tortilla chips

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 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large pot.

2

Add 1 cup of chopped onion to the pot and sauté for a few minutes until softened.

3

Open and drain 15 ounces of pinto beans, 15 ounces of black beans, and 15 ounces of whole kernel corn using the can lid to hold the beans back.

4

Debone and shred pre-cooked chicken from the store.

5

Add 15 ounces of cream of chicken soup to the pot.

6

Add 15 ounces of cheddar cheese soup to the pot.

7

Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth, starting with about 2 cups and adding more if desired.

8

Add 2 cups of milk to the pot.

9

Stir in 1.2 ounces of fajita seasoning.

10

Add 1 cup of store-bought sauce that contains onions and bell pepper.

11

Add the drained pinto beans, black beans, and corn to the pot.

12

Add 15 ounces of chunky style diced tomatoes to the pot.

13

Chop 1 large flour tortilla into strips and add to the soup.

14

Let the soup heat up until everything is warmed through.

15

Serve the soup in a bowl with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle tortilla chips on top.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingfryingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcan openerknifecutting 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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