BEST CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
Chock-full of veggies and autumn color, this soup is ideal for using up fresh garden bounty. Add richness by first grilling the chicken and vegetables. -Kathy Averbeck, Dousman, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 3-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Brush the tomatoes, onion and garlic with 1 teaspoon oil. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes or until tender, turning once. Peel and discard charred skins from tomatoes; place tomatoes in a blender. Add onion and garlic; cover and process for 1-2 minutes or until smooth., Sprinkle chicken with lemon pepper and salt; broil for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Cut one tortilla into 1/4-in. strips; coarsely chop remaining tortilla. , In a large saucepan, heat remaining oil. Fry tortilla strips until crisp and browned; remove with a slotted spoon., In the same pan, cook the zucchini, carrot, cilantro, cumin, chili powder and chopped tortilla over medium heat for 4 minutes. Stir in the tomato mixture, broth, V8 juice, corn, tomato puree, jalapeno and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. , Cut chicken into strips and add to soup; heat through. Discard bay leaf. Garnish with the avocado, cheese and tortilla strips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
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Mohamed lamin Sesay
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The soup was flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making it again.
Abubaker Khan
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can customize it to my liking by adding different vegetables or spices.
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[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It was easy to make and the leftovers were even better the next day.
Mk Yasin
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was easy to make and the ingredients are all easy to find. I will definitely be making this again.
Abu Daniyal
[email protected]This chicken tortilla soup was a hit with my family! The broth was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I added some extra spice with a pinch of cayenne pepper and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this soup again soon!