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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
1.5 pounds chicken thighs
store-bought chicken stock
garlic
dried chipotles
Anaheim peppers
cherry tomatoes
yellow onion
chili oil
black beans
cornmeal
water
kosher sea salt
limes
pickled jalapenos
corn tortillas
cotija cheese
Mexican crema

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

Make broth using store-bought chicken stock, garlic, and dried chipotles, simmering for 45 minutes.

2

Season chicken thighs with Mexicano seasoning and roast in a wood-fired oven at 450°F with Anaheim peppers and cherry tomatoes.

3

After 5 minutes, flip chicken and swap with veggies to get color on both.

4

Once chicken reaches 170°F, remove from heat and steam the roasted peppers to peel the skin.

5

Brown sliced yellow onions in a Dutch oven with chili oil and Mexicano seasoning.

6

Add roasted tomatoes and a little stock to deglaze the pan, then add the rest of the stock and black beans.

7

Peel and chop the roasted chilies, shred the chicken, and add both to the soup.

8

Simmer the soup for about an hour, then add a cornmeal slurry to thicken.

9

Adjust seasoning with kosher salt and lime juice, adding pickled jalapenos and fried corn tortillas before serving.

10

Top with cotija cheese and Mexican crema.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingfryingsimmering

Equipment Needed

Yoda Smoker's pellet grillsheet panDutch ovenknifecutting board

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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