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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 can whole peeled tomatoes
enchilada sauce
chopped onions
green chiles
water
minced garlic
chicken broth
cayenne pepper
salt
cumin
chili
cilantro
frozen sweet corn
shredded cooked chicken
corn tortillas or flour tortillas
vegetable oil
cheese

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

Pour a can of whole peeled tomatoes into the crockpot.

2

Add enchilada sauce, chopped onions, green chiles, water, minced garlic, chicken broth, cayenne pepper, salt, cumin, chili, and cilantro to the crockpot.

3

Add frozen sweet corn and shredded cooked chicken to the mixture.

4

Mix all the ingredients together in the crockpot and cover it up.

5

Set the slow cooker to high and cook for six hours.

6

Brush vegetable oil on both sides of corn or flour tortillas.

7

Cut the tortillas into small pieces.

8

Bake the tortilla pieces at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes until crunchy.

9

After six to eight hours of slow cooking, serve the chicken tortilla soup in a bowl.

10

Sprinkle the baked tortilla strips on top of the soup and add cilantro and cheese as desired.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingfryingsimmering

Equipment Needed

crockpotovenbaking sheetknifecutting boardbrush

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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