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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 oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 heaping teaspoons)
2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans
1 can (14 oz) cream style corn
1 can (14 oz) whole kernel corn
1 can (15 oz) black beans
2 cans (10 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chili
1 teaspoon kosher salt
juice of 1 lime (or equivalent amount of real lime juice
rotisserie chicken breast (from 1 large rotisserie chicken)

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 tablespoons of oil in a pot.

2

Add 1 chopped medium onion and sauté for about 5 minutes.

3

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté a little longer.

4

Add 2 cans of cannellini beans (with juice) and purée them.

5

Leave the third can of cannellini beans whole and add it to the pot.

6

Add 2 teaspoons of oregano and stir.

7

Add 2 cans of diced tomatoes with green chili (10 oz each) without draining.

8

Add 1 can of cream style corn (14 oz) without draining.

9

Add 1 can of whole kernel corn (14 oz) without draining.

10

Add 1 can of black beans (15 oz) without draining.

11

Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.

12

Add the juice of 1 lime (or equivalent real lime juice).

13

Add the shredded rotisserie chicken breast to the pot.

14

Simmer the soup for about 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

pot

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

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

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