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Bowl of chicken tortilla soup topped with avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, and cilantro.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

A simple and flavorful chicken tortilla soup with tender chicken, vegetables, and crispy tortilla strips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For Garnish
  • 4 corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  3. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. While the soup simmers, fry the tortilla strips in a small amount of oil until crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, shredded cheese, cilantro, avocado, and sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 22gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime juice before serving. You can also use store-bought tortilla chips instead of frying your own.

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