The BEST MEXICAN CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP Recipe | Sopa Azteca

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds creaminess.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole grain adds fiber; corn tortillas are often less expensive.

Cook chicken in a pot until cooked through, then shred it and set aside.

Sauté onion and garlic in the same pot until translucent.

Add diced tomatoes, chiles, cumin, and bay leaves; cook for a few minutes.

Pour in chicken broth (made with chicken bouillon) and bring to a simmer.

Add shredded chicken back to the pot and simmer for a while.

Fry tortilla strips until crispy; drain on paper towels.

Season with salt and serve hot, topped with cilantro and any additional toppings.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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