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Dorothy Thomas

On the Border Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

A rich and flavorful Mexican-inspired soup with tender chicken, crispy tortilla strips, and a blend of spices. Perfect for a cozy meal!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 6
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 15 ml 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • medium 1 Onion, diced
  • cloves 3 Garlic, minced
  • medium 1 Bell pepper, diced
  • can (14.5 oz) 1 Diced tomatoes
  • can (15 oz) 1 Black beans, drained & rinsed
  • can (15 oz) 1 Corn kernels, drained
  • 950 ml 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 300 g 2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded
  • 5 g 1 tsp Cumin
  • 5 g 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 5 g 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2.5 g ½ tsp Salt (or to taste)
  • 1.25 g ¼ tsp Black pepper
  • small 1 Lime, juiced
  • 10 g ¼ cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • small 6 Corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • 50 g ½ cup Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 75 g ½ cup Avocado, diced
  • 60 ml ¼ cup Sour cream (optional)

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board & knife
  • Measuring cups/spoons
  • Blender (optional, for smoother texture)

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low and add shredded chicken.
  6. Simmer for 15-20 minutes to blend flavors.
  7. While soup simmers, cut tortillas into thin strips.
  8. Fry in a little oil until crispy or bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes until golden.
  9. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
  10. Ladle soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, cheese, avocado, and a dollop of sour cream.

Notes

  • For extra spice, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Substitute rotisserie chicken for quick prep.