Chicken tortilla soup is a classic Mexican dish that is both flavorful and comforting. It is typically made with chicken, broth, tomatoes, onions, garlic, chili peppers, and spices. Avocado is often added as a topping, adding a creamy richness to the soup. This article will provide you with a variety of recipes for chicken tortilla soup with avocado. Whether you are looking for a traditional recipe or something more creative, you are sure to find a recipe that you will love.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN TORTILLA AVOCADO SOUP
My adaptation of a popular California-Mexican Soup. Great fun for guests and kids love it too. Pass some favorite Salsa for those who like their food HOT.
Provided by Annie W.
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 generous servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix broth, garlic, onion, chili powder, adobo seasoning and can of diced tomatoes and chiles in large soup pot.
- Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes for flavors to blend.
- Add carrots, celery, chicken and rice and cook 30 minutes more, or until rice is tender.
- In individual heat-proof bowls, place two tortillas cut into strips.
- Ladle soup over the tortillas and sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese.
- Place under broiler until cheese melts.
- Remove from oven, top with 1/2 sliced avocado and serve immediately.
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP WITH AVOCADO
Chicken tortilla soup with avocado is a dish from the Southwest that, typical to Southwestern cuisine, uses Mexican ingredients. Avocado is not always added, but it adds a fresh, creamy element to complement the soup's usually spicy broth and crisp tortilla strips. This dish can also be stewed for a few hours on low in a Crock-Pot to help develop the flavors. It's a hearty soup that can serve as a full meal instead of just a starter.
Provided by By The Lake
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Saute the chicken breasts on both sides in a skillet until cooked. Let the chicken cool and then shred it.
- Pour the olive oil into a large soup pot and saute the onion for a few minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, chicken, corn, green chilies, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper, and cook for a few minutes.
- Stir in the broth, tomatoes, bay leaf and lime juice. Bring the soup to a boil and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
- Prepare tortilla strips while the soup is cooking. Older tortillas will dry out more quickly and remain crisper in the soup. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray or brush both sides of the tortillas with vegetable oil. Slice them into thin strips. Spread the strips across a cookie sheet, and bake them for about 10 minutes until they're all crispy, stirring halfway through cooking time.
- Serve the soup in bowls, discarding the bay leaf. Peel, pit and chop the avocado, and sprinkle it into the soup along with the tortilla strips and cheese. Alternatively, place the tortilla strips in the bowl first and serve the soup over them.
- TIPS & WARNINGS: If you have only fresh tortillas, you may need to bake them in the oven longer. Alternatively, you can deep fry both older tortilla strips and fresh tortillas strips that have been dried out in the oven. Drain the fried strips on paper towels before adding to the soup.
CHICKEN SOUP WITH AVOCADO AND CRISPY TORTILLA STRIPS
Categories Soup/Stew Chicken Pepper Kid-Friendly Avocado Jalapeño Tortillas Gourmet Small Plates
Yield Serves 6 as a first course or 4 as a main course
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Coarsely chop onion and garlic. Wearing rubber gloves, finely chop jalapeño. Chop cilantro. Remove and discard skin from chicken.
- In a 3-quart saucepan cook chicken with onion, garlic, jalapeño, 1 tablespoon cilantro, broth, and water at a bare simmer until just cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board with tongs and, when cool enough to handle, shred meat, discarding bones. Pour broth mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl and return to cleaned pan.
- Halve tortillas and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-wide strips. In an 8-inch skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and, working in 3 batches, fry tortilla strips, stirring gently, until golden. With tongs transfer strips as fried to paper towels to drain.
- Halve, pit, and peel avocados and cut flesh into 1/2-inch cubes. Add chicken to broth and heat over moderate heat until hot. Add remaining cilantro, avocado, lime juice, and salt to taste.
- Serve soup garnished with tortilla strips.
VEGETARIAN TORTILLA SOUP WITH AVOCADO
One thing I've missed in the years of my being vegetarian is the delicious tortilla soup a local Mexican restaurant makes. I've finally mastered my vegetarian version, that can easily be vegan if the cheese isn't added at the end. My omnivore boyfriend thinks it's divine! Black beans can be added for extra protein.
Provided by april
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Tortilla Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Arrange tortilla strips on a baking sheet and lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Heat peanut oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat; saute onion, red bell pepper, and garlic until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice, zucchini, corn, and mushrooms; saute until zucchini is slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Mix vegetable broth, chili powder, hot sauce, salt, and pepper into vegetable mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer soup until vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir cilantro into soup and remove stockpot from heat.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls; top with tortilla strips, avocado slices, and Monterey Jack cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 621.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP IV
Loaded with corn and beans, this soup is hearty enough for a main meal. Save time by topping it with purchased tortilla chips.
Provided by Taseia Armstrong
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Tortilla Soup Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add half of the tortilla strips, stirring often, until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining 1/2 teaspoon of oil and remaining tortilla strips and set aside.
- Add the broth, cumin, chili powder and oregano to the pot. Raise heat to high and bring to a boil. Add the beans, corn, chicken and salsa. Reduce heat to low, stir and simmer for about 2 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
- Add the cilantro and half of the reserved tortilla strips. Ladle into individual bowls and garnish each bowl with some of the remaining strips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 967.7 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
TORTILLA SOUP WITH CRISP TORTILLAS AND AVOCADO RELISH
Steps:
- Make soup:
- Preheat broiler.
- Coarsely chop onion. In a well-seasoned 9-inch cast-iron or other heavy ovenproof skillet arrange onion, tomatoes, and garlic in one layer and broil about 2 inches from heat, turning vegetables occasionally with tongs, until tomato skins are blistered and lightly charred, about 20 minutes. Cool vegetables.
- While vegetables are broiling, remove stems, seeds, and ribs from chilies (wear rubber gloves). Heat a dry griddle or heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and toast chilies, 1 or 2 at a time, pressing down with tongs, a few seconds on each side, or until more pliable. Transfer chilies as toasted to a bowl. Cover chilies with hot water and soak about 20 minutes, or until soft.
- Drain chilies, discarding soaking liquid, and in a blender purée with vegetable mixture until smooth.
- Cut 6 tortillas into quarters and cut remaining 4 tortillas into 1/4-inch-wide strips. In cleaned 9-inch skillet heat 1/2 inch oil until a deep-fat thermometer registers 375°F. and fry tortilla quarters in 3 batches, turning them, until crisp and pale golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute. With a slotted spoon transfer quarters as fried to paper towels to drain.
- Fry tortilla strips in 2 batches in same manner, transferring with tongs to paper towels to drain and keeping them separate from fried tortilla quarters. In a plastic bag with a rolling pin finely crush tortilla quarters.
- In a 5-quart heavy kettle bring stock and chili pur e to a boil, stirring. Stir in crushed tortillas, oregano, and salt and simmer, uncovered, whisking occasionally, until tortillas are soft and soup is slightly thickened, 30 to 45 minutes. If necessary, season soup with salt and pepper.
- Make relish while soup is simmering:
- Quarter avocados, removing pits, and peel. Cut avocados into 1/4-inch dice and finely chop tomato. Wearing rubber gloves, finely chop chilies, including seeds if desired. In a bowl gently stir together avocados, tomato, onion, chilies, and remaining relish ingredients until combined well.
- Divide relish, fried tortilla strips, and coriander among 8 soup plates and ladle soup over mixture. Garnish soup with lime wedges.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe avocados. Avocados should be slightly firm to the touch, with no blemishes or bruises. When ripe, they will yield to gentle pressure.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken should be cooked through, but not dry. Overcooked chicken will become tough and stringy.
- Use a variety of vegetables. This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Some good options include corn, black beans, bell peppers, and zucchini.
- Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and cumin to taste. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
- Serve the soup with your favorite toppings. Some good options include sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro, and tortilla chips.
Conclusion:
Chicken tortilla soup is a delicious and versatile soup that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you like it mild or spicy, thick or thin, this soup is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chicken tortilla soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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