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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
8 ounces store-bought tortillas
1 medium onion
1 jalapeño
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (15 oz) black beans
1 cup sweet corn
28 ounces fire roasted crushed tomatoes
4 cups chicken stock
1 can (15 oz) white beans
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon chipotle powder
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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 oil in a pan.

2

Dice onion and add to the pan to sauté until translucent.

3

Remove seeds from jalapeño, dice, and add to the pan with minced garlic.

4

Sauté onion, jalapeño, and garlic together with salt until softened.

5

Add chili powder, cumin, and chipotle powder to the hot oil and stir to bloom the spices.

6

Add rinsed and drained black beans and thawed sweet corn to the pot.

7

Add fire roasted crushed tomatoes and chicken stock to the pot.

8

Blend white beans with their juices to create a thickening agent and add to the soup.

9

Add chicken breasts to the soup mixture to cook through.

10

Prepare tortilla strips by cutting store-bought tortillas into strips and tossing in avocado oil, salt, and chili powder.

11

Spread tortilla strips on a baking sheet and bake until crispy.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

large potfrying panknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freedairy-freelow-carbpescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

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

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