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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 1/2 lbs chicken
1 dried chili (ancho or pasilla)
15 oz tomatoes (diced)
4 cloves garlic
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 white onion (diced)
6 cups chicken stock
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp Mexican oregano
8 oz canned corn (drained)
15 oz canned beans (white or black)
8 corn tortillas
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 avocados (cubed)
1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
1/4 cup roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
2 limes (quartered)
1 jalapeno (sliced into thin rings)

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

Shred cooked chicken into bite size pieces and set aside.

2

Toast the chili in a skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds, turning often. Chili should be pliable. Discard stem and seeds and tear into pieces. Transfer the chili pieces, tomatoes and garlic to a blender and puree until smooth. Set aside.

3

In a dutch oven add the tablespoon of oil and saute the onion for 5-8 minutes until golden. Pour in the tomato mixture and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring often. Add the chicken stock and season with salt and oregano. Reduce heat and cook 15 minutes.

4

Stack the corn tortillas and cut in half. Turn each half 90 degrees and cut into half-inch strips.

5

Add the chicken, corn and beans to the soup, stirring through and continue cooking, 5 minutes. Cover and keep warm.

6

In a skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium-high heat and fry the corn tortilla strips until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towel lined plate.

7

Serve soup in bowls and top with divided crispy tortillas strips, avocado, cilantro, pepitas and jalapenos with a squeeze lime juice.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingfryingsimmering

Equipment Needed

skilletdutch ovenblender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

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

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