Description
A simple recipe for a rich and creamy chicken tortilla soup.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (10 ounce) can mild green chiles, undrained
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying tortillas
- 6 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and green chiles. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the shredded chicken. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
- Stir in the heavy cream. Heat through gently, but do not boil. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- While the soup simmers, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry tortilla strips in batches until golden brown and crisp, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with fried tortilla strips, shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- You can bake the tortilla strips instead of frying for a lower fat option. Toss strips with a little oil and bake at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes until crisp.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 140
Keywords: creamy chicken soup, tortilla soup, easy chicken soup, Mexican soup, comfort food