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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
6-8 cups chicken broth
2 cans regular Rotel tomatoes with chilies
1 can Mexican Rotel tomatoes
1 can kidney beans
1 can black beans
1 can hominy
1 can whole kernel corn
2 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
fresh cilantro
corn chips
avocado
Mexican cheese

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

Cook chicken in an Instant Pot and shred it, saving the broth.

2

Add 6 cups of chicken broth to a large pot.

3

Dump in 2 cans of regular Rotel tomatoes with chilies and 1 can of Mexican Rotel tomatoes.

4

Add 1 can of drained and rinsed kidney beans and 1 can of drained and rinsed black beans.

5

Add 1 can of drained and rinsed hominy and 1 can of whole kernel corn with juice.

6

Stir the mixture and turn on the heat to get it going.

7

Add the shredded chicken to the pot.

8

Season with 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of chili powder, stirring to combine.

9

Adjust the consistency by adding more chicken broth if desired, stirring until well mixed.

10

Let the soup come to a boil and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to heat through.

11

Add chopped fresh cilantro right before serving.

12

Serve the soup topped with crushed corn chips, avocado, and Mexican cheese.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingfryingsimmering

Equipment Needed

Instant Potlarge potstirring spoon

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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