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Receta de Sopa de Tortilla con Pechuga de Pollo - Novateando en la Cocina

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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Cultural Context

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup, or Sopa de Tortilla, hails from the rich culinary traditions of Mexico, where it serves as a comforting, hearty meal. Traditionally made with simple ingredients like chicken, tomatoes, and spices, this soup is often garnished with crispy tortilla strips and fresh toppings, making it a beloved dish in many Mexican households. In modern times, variations have emerged globally, with many adding cream for richness, showcasing the dish's adaptability and widespread appeal.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 pechuga de pollo grande partida por la mitad
1 taza de elotes bajo en sodio
2 tomates medianos
cilantro al gusto
2 cucharaditas de ajo finamente picado
1/2 cebolla blanca
1 taza de agua
4 tazas de caldo de vegetales bajo en sodio
1 aguacate (opcional)
Tiras de Tortillas de Mais de tu preferencia
pimienta negra
sal
albahaca seca
paprika
aceite de tu preferencia
queso parmesano rallado (opcional)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is more affordable and saves prep time.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: homemade tortilla strips

Homemade strips can be made from leftover tortillas.

1

Cocinar la pechuga de pollo en agua hasta que esté bien cocida y desmenuzar.

2

En una olla, calentar aceite y añadir la cebolla picada y el ajo, sofriendo hasta que estén dorados.

3

Agregar los tomates picados, el elote, y el caldo de vegetales a la olla.

4

Incorporar el pollo desmenuzado y dejar cocinar a fuego medio.

5

Añadir las tiras de tortilla y cocinar hasta que estén suaves.

6

Sazonar con sal, pimienta, albahaca seca y paprika al gusto.

7

Servir caliente y añadir aguacate y queso parmesano si se desea.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingshreddingblending

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freedairy-freenut-free

Allergens

dairychicken

Also Known As

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

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