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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 tsp olive oil
4 oz red onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 oz jalapeno, pickled, pepper, drained and chopped
4 oz green bell pepper, chopped
15 oz chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, poached and shredded
2 cups corn kernels, canned, drained
½ cup white wine
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
18 oz chicken broth
14 oz tomatoes, diced, seeded
8 oz tomato sauce
salt and ground black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp tortilla chips per serving, crushed

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

Sauté the onions, garlic, jalapeño, tomatoes, corn kernels, and bell peppers with olive oil in a soup pot until translucent.

2

Add all the spices and continue sauteing.

3

Deglaze with white wine and reduce briefly.

4

Add chicken broth and tomato sauce, bring to a simmer and continue simmering for roughly 15 minutes or until flavors intensify and broth is slightly reduced.

5

Add shredded chicken. Continue simmering for another 10 minutes.

6

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust accordingly.

7

Once your dish is done cooking, serve it with a topping of crushed tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

soup pot

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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