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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe • A Flavorful Mexican Classic! - Episode 382

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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 oil
1 medium onion
1 jalapeño pepper
4 roma tomatoes
4 cups water
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon chipotle puree
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb chicken breast
4 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 cup Oaxaca cheese
1 avocado
1/4 cup crema
1/2 cup cilantro

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, add oil and heat it up.

2

Add onions (red or yellow) and a Latino pepper, then add two roma tomatoes, water, a lot of garlic, and Chipotle puree.

3

Season with oregano and ground cumin, stirring constantly until soft (about 8 to 10 minutes).

4

Crush the tomatoes with a wooden spatula to indicate they are done.

5

Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and stir well, cooking for 20 minutes.

6

Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to a blender, covering with a lid but removing the cap for steam to escape. Blend until smooth.

7

Transfer the mixture back to the Dutch oven and turn the heat to high.

8

Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth, season with sea salt and black pepper, and bring to a boil.

9

Add chicken breast cut in half, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 20 minutes.

10

Prep the flour tortillas by cutting them into strips.

11

In a cast-iron pan, heat oil to 350-360 degrees Fahrenheit and fry the tortilla strips until golden brown (about 45 seconds).

12

Remove the tortilla strips and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

13

Remove the chicken breasts from the soup and shred them using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.

14

Add the shredded chicken back to the soup, pour in freshly squeezed lime juice, stir well, and let simmer for 5 minutes.

15

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with Oaxaca cheese, avocado slices, tortilla strips, a dollop of crema, and chopped cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingfryingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potfrying panknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatariangluten-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

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

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