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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350
A flavorful and hearty soup featuring roasted tomatoes, chicken, and crispy tortilla strips, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 8 pieces Roma tomatoes (quartered and chopped)
  • 1 medium sweet onion (peeled and chopped)
  • 1 large jalapeño pepper (quartered and deseeded)
  • 1 head garlic (roasted)
  • 1 can (15 oz) petite cut diced tomatoes (drained)
  • 4 tsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 stalks celery (chopped)
  • 1 rotisserie chicken (meat removed and shredded) shredded chicken
  • 1.5 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 0.5 whole lime lime juice (juiced)
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 12 small corn tortillas (cut into strips)

Instructions 

  • Roast tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and garlic in the oven at 350°F for 40 minutes.
  • Chop roasted vegetables and garlic, then cook celery in butter for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add chopped vegetables, shredded chicken, spices, and broth; simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in lime juice.
  • Fry tortilla strips in vegetable oil until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
  • Serve soup topped with tortilla strips, cheese, and sour cream.

Notes

For extra flavor, roast the vegetables until caramelized.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken, soup, tortilla