Chicken tortilla soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the classic flavors of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of a hearty soup. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a cozy dish to warm you up on a cold day, this versatile soup is sure to satisfy. With its rich broth, tender chicken, and an array of fresh toppings, chicken tortilla soup is a delicious and satisfying meal that can be easily tailored to your own preferences.
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CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
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.
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP V
An easy to make soup that's quite good. Fresh chicken and tortilla chips with vegetables. Makes for a delicious, warm soup. Try garnishing with cheese and/or a little sour cream.
Provided by Betty
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Tortilla Soup Recipes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook and stir chicken in the oil for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin and mix well. Then add the broth, corn, onion, chili powder, lemon juice, and salsa. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Break up some tortilla chips into individual bowls and pour soup over chips. Top with the Monterey Jack cheese and a little sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.3 calories, Carbohydrate 55.2 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1617.8 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
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
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.
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.
THE BEST CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
I'm in love with this soup!! A very good friend of mine made this for me recently and I fell in love. I'm very picky about my Tortilla Soup and this by far the best ever. She makes hers in the crock pot and I have to agree, that it's easy and tastes just wonderful!! Whatever you do, DO NOT skip the garnishes! They are the icing on the cake! UPDATE April 2010: Obviously I've made this so many times I never even look at the recipe anymore! But I wanted to add some variations that I play around with that are great. Like many reviewers black beans and corn are great additions. Sometimes I add them to the leftovers (if there are any :-) so that is feels like something new the next day! I have also made it several times with shredded pork which turns it into a pork carnitas type of soup. If you like it on the spicy and smoke side buy a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and mince up one or two and add it. And lastly, a little swizzle of half and half or heavy cream just minutes before serving makes it a creamy tortilla soup that is wonderful and it is also a good way to tone down the heat if it got away from you...
Provided by Jill4man
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 6h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Throw everything except the garnishes in your crock pot and let it cook on high for 5-6 hours.
- Dress with garnishes and give it a squeeze of lime (a must:-) and you're good to go!
- Enjoy!
- If you are not using a crock pot, saute the garlic and onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil before adding the remaining ingredients.
- Simmer for at least an hour so that the flavors mix together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.1, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 72.3, Sodium 1729.4, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 10.1, Protein 31.7
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
This version of tortilla soup arises from a dish served at the Rose Garden restaurant in Anthony, Texas. We've streamlined the original recipe, using chicken legs as the base of the stock, pulling off the meat when it's tender, and adding couple of beef bones to give the broth extra depth. Laila Santana, whose mother, Dalila Garcia, owns the Rose Garden, told us the recipe lends itself to improvisation. That it does, so feel free to tweak it to your tastes.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, editors' pick, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put the chicken, the beef bones if you're using them, 3 of the onion quarters and the garlic in a large pot. Add water just to cover (about 10 cups) and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat so the liquid bubbles gently. Cook, skimming the foam off the surface every now and then, until the chicken is very tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, put the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, fry 2 of the tortillas (one at a time if necessary), turning once, until crisp and golden, 2 to 3 minutes per tortilla. Drain on paper towels. Cut the 4 remaining tortillas into strips, add them to the skillet and fry, stirring to separate them, until crisp and golden, another 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt while they're still warm.
- When the chicken is tender, transfer it to a plate or cutting board with tongs or a slotted spoon (or put it in the fridge or freezer so it cools faster). When it's cool enough to handle, shred the meat with your fingers, discarding the bones and the skin. (If you used beef, discard it or save it for another use.)
- While the chicken is cooling, strain the stock and discard the solids. Peel the remaining quarter of an onion and put it in a blender with the chipotle, 1/4 cup of the cilantro and a sprinkle of salt. Crumble in the two whole fried tortillas and add enough stock to fill the blender a little more than halfway. Purée until the mixture is as smooth as possible.
- Pour the purée and remaining stock back into the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat so the mixture bubbles gently and cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the shredded chicken, taste and add more salt if necessary. Divide the avocados, the cheese and the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro among 4 to 6 bowls. Ladle the soup into the bowls and garnish with the fried tortilla strips. Serve immediately with lime wedges if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 766, UnsaturatedFat 38 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 815 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HOMEMADE CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chilies, garlic, jalapeno and cumin; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Stir in chicken., Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. Top servings with chips and cheese., Freeze option: Before adding chips and cheese, cool soup; freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Add chips and cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP RECIPE
Chicken Tortilla Soup is the perfect, cold weather weeknight dinner. What's even better? It comes together in one pot.
Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin
Categories Easy
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat a pan with 1/4 cup oil over medium-high heat. Cut tortillas into thin strips and fry them in batches in the hot oil until crisp. Remove from the pan and allow them to drain on a paper towel. Repeat with remaining tortilla strips, adding more oil as needed then set aside.
- Preheat a pot with oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, garlic and chopped jalapeño and sauté until veggies soften.
- Add whole chicken, corn, beans, chilli powder, cumin, crushed tomatoes, salt, ¼ cup of cilantro and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and let simmer for at least 25 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the pot and shred it using 2 forks. Add shredded chicken back to the soup and simmer another 5 minutes then add lime juice.
- Serve the soup with some tortilla strips, pieces of avocado, fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 673 mg, Fiber 15 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HOMEMADE CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
Bring a bit of the Southwest to your table with this homemade chicken tortilla soup. Loaded with tender chicken, diced tomatoes, and plenty of seasonings, it's sure to be requested again and again. Serve with tortilla chips if desired.
Provided by ladyw4kids
Categories Tortilla Soup
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine onion, chicken broth, tomatoes, and taco seasoning in a large sauce pan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in chicken; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink, 4 to 6 minutes. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth; gradually stir into soup.
- Bring soup to a boil over medium-high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 1 minute. Top with Mexican cheese and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 66.4 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1269.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP WITH V8
I absolutely love tortilla soup and I've realized more is not always necessary. This is amazing and there never seems to be leftovers.
Provided by cuteandbublee
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large microwaveable dish heat 2 cups of water till boiling and add bouillon cubes, stir to dissolve them.
- In a large pot sauté vegetable oil, chopped small white onion and minced garlic together.
- Add remaining ingredients to include the bouillon.
- Cover and bring to a boil.
- You may add additional vegetables at this time if you chose to add 30 minutes to the cooking time.
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- I love the taste of tortilla strips so I layer the bottom of each bowl and then pour soup in and top with tortilla strips, cheese, avocado, and plenty of cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.7, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 46.6, Sodium 667.5, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4.3, Protein 16.4
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cooking oil, garlic, white onion, tomato, green chilli, black beans, frozen corn, salt, pepper, dried oregano, cumin, chili powder, chicken broth, rotisserie chicken, tortilla strip, fresh cilantro
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a medium sauce pot over a medium heat, add oil, garlic and onion. Cook until onion starts to become translucent.
- Add tomatoes, green chiles, black beans, corn, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until all ingredients are heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Add broth, stir and bring to a simmer.
- Add chicken and allow to heat through.
- Serve with a sprinkle of tortilla strips and cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1290 calories, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 85 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 49 grams, Sugar 15 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- If you don't have a blender, you can mash the tomatoes with a potato masher.
- If you like a spicy soup, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
- For a smoky flavor, roast the tomatoes before adding them to the soup.
- Serve the soup with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, or tortilla chips.
Conclusion:
Chicken tortilla soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The soup is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken tortilla soup a try.
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