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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 olive oil
1 medium onion
2 cans Rotel original with tomatoes and chilies
2.5 tablespoons taco seasoning
4 cups chicken broth
3 large chicken breasts (cooked)
1 can black beans
3 cans great northern white beans
1 can sweet corn
1 cup heavy cream (or sour cream)

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 olive oil in a Dutch oven.

2

Add half of a medium onion and sauté until translucent.

3

Add 2 cans of Rotel original with tomatoes and chilies and sauté.

4

Add 2.5 tablespoons of taco seasoning and mix well.

5

Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth.

6

Add 3 large cooked chicken breasts (shredded) into the pot.

7

Rinse and drain 1 can of black beans and add to the pot.

8

Add 3 cans of great northern white beans to the pot.

9

Drain 1 can of sweet corn and add to the pot.

10

Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream (or substitute with sour cream).

11

Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingfryingsimmering

Equipment Needed

Dutch oven

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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