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Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup

Easy Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup for Quick Comfort Cooking

This Easy Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup is a cozy dinner option, rich in flavor, perfect for busy weeknights and easily customizable.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium onion yellow onion is best
  • 2 stalks celery or bell pepper
  • 2 medium carrots or any root vegetable
  • 3 cloves garlic fresh is best, garlic powder acceptable
  • 1 jalapeño remove seeds for milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin can swap with ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon coriander fresh preferred
  • 1 pound chicken breast or rotisserie chicken
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Broth and Tomatoes
  • 6 cups chicken broth low-sodium recommended
  • 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes (in puree) or fresh, pureed
For Toppings and Texture
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro or replace with parsley
  • 2 corn tortillas sliced gluten-free options are available

Equipment

  • large stockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add diced onion, chopped celery, and sliced carrots; sauté for about 8 minutes until softened.
  3. Incorporate minced garlic and diced jalapeño, cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Stir in ground cumin and coriander.
  4. Add the chicken breast, season with salt and pepper, and pour in 6 cups of chicken broth, adding canned tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
  6. Remove the chicken breast, let cool slightly, then shred it using two forks.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the pot, adding chopped cilantro and sliced corn tortillas. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with assorted toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 26gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with additional toppings such as avocado slices or tortilla chips. Adjust spice levels by varying the jalapeño used.

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