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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 pound chopped chicken thighs
14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
15 oz can tomato sauce
15.25 oz can drained corn
mild green chilies
chopped garlic
1 chopped onion
low sodium taco seasoning
3 cups chicken broth
fresh lime
sour cream
jalapenos
cheddar cheese
tortilla strips

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

Add 1 pound of chopped chicken thighs to the crock pot.

2

Pour in a 14.5 oz can of fire roasted diced tomatoes.

3

Add a 15 oz can of tomato sauce.

4

Incorporate a 15.25 oz can of drained corn.

5

Add some mild green chilies and chopped garlic.

6

Stir in 1 chopped onion.

7

Season with low sodium taco seasoning.

8

Pour in about 3 cups of chicken broth, which is about 3/4 of the box.

9

Stir the mixture to combine all the flavors.

10

Cover the crock pot and set it to high for cooking.

11

After 2 and 1/2 hours, squeeze fresh lime juice on top for extra zest.

12

Serve the soup into a bowl, ensuring to include chicken.

13

Top with a dollop of sour cream, jalapenos, and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese.

14

Add tortilla strips for crunch.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

crock pot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

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

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