Best 6 Chef Willies Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipes

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If you're looking for a hearty, flavorful chicken tortilla soup that's easy to make and packed with southwestern spices, look no further! This recipe from Chef Willie will satisfy your cravings and warm you up on a chilly day. Made with tender chicken, a blend of traditional Mexican spices, and plenty of fresh vegetables, this soup is a crowd-pleaser that's perfect for a casual get-together or a cozy family meal. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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Simmer a recipe for spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup from Food Network that's loaded with fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, jalapenos and more.

Provided by Danny Boome

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 jalapenos, finely diced
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
One 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
One 14.5-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
3 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
2 limes, juiced, plus wedges for garnish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
One 8-inch flour tortilla, grilled, cut into thin strips
1 avocado, pitted, sliced
1 cup shredded Monterrey cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan heat the vegetable oil. Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes. Once the onions have softened add the garlic and jalepenos and cook for another minute. Pour the chicken broth, tomatoes and beans into the pot and bring to a boil. Once at a boil lower heat to simmer and add your chicken breasts. Cook the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes. Once chicken is cooked remove from pot. When cool enough to handle shred it and set it aside. Add lime juice and fresh cilantro to the pot. In a serving bowl add a mound of shredded chicken. Ladle soup over chicken and top with a lime wedge, grilled tortilla strips, avocado slices and cheese.

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
About 1 1/4 teaspoons chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as Rotel
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 cups hot water
3 tablespoons tomato paste
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained
3 tablespoons cornmeal
5 small corn tortillas
Diced avocado
Diced red onion
Sour cream
Chopped fresh cilantro
Other suggested toppings: Grated Monterey Jack cheese, pico de gallo

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Start by mixing together the cumin, 1 teaspoon of the chilli powder, the garlic powder and salt. Drizzle the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the spice mixture. Set the rest of the spice mixture aside. Bake until the chicken is cooked all the way through, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove it from the oven. Cut the chicken into cubes and set aside.
  • Next, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Throw in the onions, green and red bell peppers and garlic. Throw in a tablespoon of the spice mixture used to season the chicken. Add a little extra chilli powder (about 1/4 teaspoon) for heat. Stir to cook the vegetables until they begin to turn golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the cubed chicken and diced tomatoes, juice and all. Add the chicken broth, hot water and tomato paste. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Add the drained black beans. Next, mix together the cornmeal with 1/2 cup water. Add the mixture to the pot, and then simmer the soup for 10 to 15 minutes. Give it a taste and add salt or seasonings as needed; be sure to not under salt it!
  • Cut the tortillas into uniform 2- to 3-inch strips. Stir most of them into the soup just before serving. This is what makes tortilla soup tortilla soup! Turn off the heat and get ready to serve it up. Ladle the soup into a bowl, then add avocado, red onion, sour cream, cilantro and extra tortilla strips to the top. The more toppings on tortilla soup, the merrier.

CHEF WILLIES CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Cinco de Mayo

Yield 10-12 People

Number Of Ingredients 34

Pre-prep for your chicken:
1 whole chicken boned and quartered
Rub with a combination of:
½ cup fresh chopped cilantro
2 Tbl Fresh chopped garlic and a seasoning blend of
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 Tbl paprika
Then marinate overnight in a combination of
1 cup of oil
Juice of 1 lime
For the soup:
½ gallon of chicken stock or broth
½ gallon of water
1 large onion rough chopped
1 large sized green pepper rough chopped
15 peeled baby carrots cut in half length-wise
2 stalk of celery diced small
1-2 serrano chilies deseeded and minced
2 Tbl paprika
2 ½ -Tbl Chili Powder
3-Tbl fresh chopped Garlic
1-Tbl whole dried cumin seed
Light olive oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 10 oz can diced tomatoes any brand
Garnish:
2 cups of your favorite Spanish rice, or Chef Willies Spanish Rice recipe.
12 fresh corn tortillas chopped into small French fry size strips and fried in vegetable oil until crisp, salt to taste, or use your favorite fried tortilla chips/strips
2 cups of your favorite Pico de Gallo, chunky fresh salsa, or Chef Willies Pico De Gallo Recipe
1 ½ cups Total Shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup fresh chopped cilantro
Avocado Quarters fanned

Steps:

  • Instructions: In your large pot, sauté your vegetables until they become translucent and then add your dried spices and your chopped garlic sauté until the vegetable just start to caramelize then add your water, chicken stock/broth, and diced tomatoes with the juice. Bring to the boil and reduce your heat to just a bubble a second. Add a handful of your tortilla chips at this time all crumbled up and mix thoroughly. Using your pre-heated heavy cast iron pan on medium heat, sauté your chicken until it is nicely browned on all sides but not cooked through. Place the whole pieces into the soup and take a cup of your soup stock and pour into the cast iron pan and lightly scrape the bottom of the pan, let it come to the boil, and pour it into your soup. At this time, only lightly salt in order to flavor the soup and the chicken. Allow your soup to cook for a minimum of 2 hours, de-fatting the top of the soup with a ladel, and then until your chicken is fork tender, at this time use your tongs and pull apart the chicken meat into servable pieces At Service Time: Place in bowls 3-4 Tablespoons of Spanish Rice, soup and then top with a good portion of tortilla strips, your fanned avocado, a well rounded tablespoon of salsa, a good pinch of cheese and another pinch of cilantro. ENJOY!!!

HEARTY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



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This hearty chicken tortilla soup is packed with flavor and is sure to fill you up. The chipotle peppers add a nice smoky flavor, while the jalapeños add a bit of heat.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Sides

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

8 oz large white onion, roughly chopped
6 cloves garlic
1 jalapeño, seeded and roughly chopped
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, to taste
1 cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed
4 roma tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
kosher salt, to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 cups low sodium chicken stock
25 oz hominy, drained and rinsed
2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
¼ cup lime juice
onion, finely chopped
fresh cilantro
avocado, thinly sliced
cotija cheese, crumbled
tortilla strip
lime wedge

Steps:

  • Add the onion, garlic, jalapeño, chipotle peppers, cilantro, and tomatoes to a food processor. Puree until well combined, with no large pieces remaining, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
  • Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and the oregano.
  • In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Transfer to a cutting board. Shred the chicken using 2 forks. Set aside.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same pot if it appears dry. Pour the reserved puree into the pot. Cook over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, until the liquid has started to evaporate. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until nearly all the moisture has been cooked out and the puree has reduced to a dark paste, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, about 20 minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate any browned bits. Increase the heat to medium-high. Stir in the shredded chicken and bring to a simmer.
  • Once the stock is simmering, stir in the hominy and bell pepper. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Add the lime juice and season with salt to taste.
  • Serve the soup hot, with onion, cilantro, avocado, cotija cheese, tortilla strips, and lime wedges alongside for topping.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 924 calories, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 64 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 21 grams

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP I



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This chicken tortilla soup is quick to make, flavorful, and filling! Serve with warm corn bread or tortillas. This also freezes well. Garnish with chopped fresh avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, crushed tortilla chips, or green onion!

Provided by Star Pooley

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Tortilla Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
1 ¼ cups water
1 cup whole corn kernels, cooked
1 cup white hominy
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
crushed tortilla chips
sliced avocado
shredded Monterey Jack cheese
chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a medium stock pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in oil until soft. Stir in chili powder, oregano, tomatoes, broth, and water. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in corn, hominy, chiles, beans, cilantro, and chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Ladle soup into individual serving bowls, and top with crushed tortilla chips, avocado slices, cheese, and chopped green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 943.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

SCOTTIE'S CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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This is an easy delight to spice up any occasion. Use as a main course or a spicy delicious start.

Provided by SLCLARK

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Tortilla Soup Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (49.5 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 cube beef bouillon
¾ cup chopped broccoli
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (crushed)
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon tequila
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken broth, corn, black beans, beef bouillon, broccoli, and tomatoes in a large pot over medium heat.
  • While the broth mixture simmers, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. Fry the tortilla strips in the hot oil until crisp. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into the skillet. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken; cook and stir until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice, tequila, onion powder, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, and Cajun seasoning; cook another 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken mixture to the pot with the broth mixture. Cook on medium 45 minutes; reduce heat to low and simmer another 45 minutes; ladle into bowls and top with tortilla strips and cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 2636.6 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of chicken. You can use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or even canned chicken. If you're using leftover chicken, be sure to remove the skin and bones.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. This recipe is very versatile, so you can add or omit vegetables as you like. Some good options include corn, black beans, bell peppers, and zucchini.
  • Use a good-quality broth. The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good-quality broth. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or a combination of the two.
  • Season the soup to taste. Be sure to taste the soup before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or chili powder.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include sour cream, avocado, shredded cheese, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Chef Willie's Chicken Tortilla Soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that's perfect for a quick and easy meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its simple ingredients and flavorful broth, this soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give Chef Willie's Chicken Tortilla Soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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