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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 frozen chicken breasts
1 whole onion
1 green pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 jalapeno
3-4 cloves garlic
chili powder
cumin
salt
pepper
garlic powder
onion powder
1 packet ranch dressing
1 can black beans
1/2 can Rotel tomatoes with chipotle
2 cups chicken broth
8 oz cheddar cheese
8 oz cream cheese
corn

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

Get out the crock pot and set it to low.

2

Add 2 frozen chicken breasts to the crock pot, then add one more chicken breast.

3

Chop up vegetables: 1 whole onion, 1 green pepper, 1 red bell pepper, and 1 jalapeno.

4

Grate 3-4 cloves of garlic using a garlic grater and add to the pot.

5

Season the chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and a packet of ranch dressing.

6

Add 1 can of seasoned black beans to the crock pot.

7

Add 1/2 can of Rotel tomatoes with chipotle to the pot.

8

Dump in all the chopped vegetables and grated garlic into the crock pot.

9

Add 2 cups of chicken broth made from Nors chicken powder.

10

Shred an 8 oz block of cheddar cheese and add it to the pot.

11

Break up an 8 oz block of cream cheese into pieces and add it on top.

12

Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6 hours.

13

After 6 hours, break up the chicken using two forks and add in corn.

14

Serve with additional shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

crock potgarlic graterknifecutting 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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