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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 (part of a large onion)
2-3 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (15 oz) can cream style corn
1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn
1 can black beans (undrained)
2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
3 cans cannelini beans (2 pureed, 1 undrained)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
juice of 1 lime
2 (12 oz) cans chunk chicken breast (canned)

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

Turn on the stove and add 2 tablespoons of oil to a pot.

2

Chop a medium onion (using part of a large onion) and add it to the oil to sauté.

3

Wait for the onion to soften before adding garlic to prevent burning.

4

Add 2-3 teaspoons of minced garlic to the sautéed onion.

5

Add 2 cans of diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel) to the pot.

6

Add 2 teaspoons of ground cumin and 2 teaspoons of oregano to the mixture and stir.

7

Add 1 (15 oz) can of cream style corn to the pot (do not drain).

8

Add 1 (15 oz) can of whole kernel corn (do not drain).

9

Add 1 can of black beans (undrained) to the pot.

10

Add 1 can of cannelini beans undrained, and puree the other 2 cans in a food processor before adding them to the pot.

11

Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt to the mixture.

12

Squeeze the juice of 1 lime into the pot.

13

Add 2 (12 oz) cans of chunk chicken breast (canned) to the pot.

14

Stir all ingredients together and let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes.

15

After it comes to a boil, turn down the heat, cover, and simmer for about an hour.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

potNinja food processor

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

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

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