Best 5 Fall Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipes

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As the weather turns cooler and the leaves begin to fall, there's nothing more comforting than a warm and hearty bowl of chicken tortilla soup. This classic Mexican dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it mild or spicy, with plenty of vegetables or a simple broth, there's a fall chicken tortilla soup recipe out there for everyone. So grab a pot and get ready to simmer up a batch of this delicious and comforting soup.

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

FALL CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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Tortilla soup as it should be.....trust me, everyone loves this....and it's from the Houston Jr. League "Stop and Smell the Rosemary".

Provided by LorenLou

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 tablespoons canola oil
8 corn tortillas, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 bay leaves
6 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 large cooked chicken breast halves, shredded
shredded monterey jack cheese
diced avocado
sour cream (optional)
2 corn tortillas, sliced and fried crisp (optional)

Steps:

  • In dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Add the tortillas, garlic, cilantro and onion, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, bringing to a boil.
  • Add cumin, chili powder and bay leaves.
  • Add chicken stock and return to a boil.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Add salt and cayenne and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves and stir in shredded chicken.
  • Garnish with Monterrey Jack cheese and avocado, and sour cream and fried tortillas if desired.

AUTUMN CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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This is adapted from an America's Test Kitchen Recipe and one of our all time favorite soup recipes! The flavors are so intense that you feel as though it was simmering on the stove all day! Enjoy!

Provided by Vino p.o. prn

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 9 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

8 (6 inch) corn or 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
table salt
2 split split bone-in skin-on chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds) or 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds)
8 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 large white onion, trimmed of root end, quartered, and peeled (about 1 pound)
4 medium garlic cloves, peeled
8 -10 sprigs fresh cilantro
1 sprig fresh oregano
table salt
2 medium tomatoes, cored and quartered
1/2 medium jalapeno chile
1 chipotle chile in adobo, plus up to
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 Hass avocado, diced fine
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated
fresh cilantro leaves
minced jalapeno pepper
sour cream

Steps:

  • FOR THE TORTILLA STRIPS:.
  • Scatter tortilla strips on baking sheet, drizzle with oil and bake at 425 degrees until golden brown and crispy (about 12-14 mins.).
  • Remove tortilla strips from oven, season with salt and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to cool.
  • FOR THE SOUP:.
  • While tortilla strips bake, bring chicken, broth, 2 onion quarters, 2 garlic cloves, cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boil over medium-high heat in large saucepan.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until chicken is just cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to large plate and set aside to cool.
  • Pour broth through fine-mesh strainer and discard solids in strainer.
  • When cool enough to handle, shred chicken into bite-sized pieces & discard bones.
  • Puree tomatoes, 2 remaining onion quarters, 2 remaining garlic cloves, jalapeño, chipotle chile, and 1 teaspoon adobo sauce in food processor until smooth.
  • Heat oil in Dutch oven over high heat until shimmering.
  • Add tomato/onion puree and 1/8 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture has darkened in color, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir strained broth into tomato mixture, bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer to blend flavors, about 15 minutes.
  • If desired, add up to 2 teaspoons additional adobo sauce.
  • Add shredded chicken and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Place portions of tortilla strips in bottom of individual bowls and ladle soup over the tortilla strips.
  • Dress soup with desired garnishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.2, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 66.6, Sodium 348.3, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 27.7

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

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP IV



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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

2 ½ teaspoons vegetable oil
6 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1/2 inch strips
3 cups chicken broth
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
½ cup salsa
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

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

CHICKEN-TORTILLA SOUP



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In this tortilla soup, chicken and broth are simmered with cilantro for Southwestern flair. The hot soup is topped with strips of toasted tortillas, sour cream, and guacamole.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves (3 to 4 pieces)
2 cups cilantro stems and sprigs plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
Two 14 1/2-ounce cans low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
3 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons corn oil
4 plum tomatoes
2 small onions, halved lengthwise (unpeeled)
4 garlic cloves (unpeeled)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
3/4 cup rinsed, drained canned chickpeas
5 fresh corn tortillas (5 1/2-inch diameter), cut in 1/4-inch-wide strips
1/2 small avocado
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine chicken, 2 cups cilantro, broth, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer gently until chicken is just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; let cool. Cut into 1/2-inch dice. Strain broth through a fine strainer lined with several layers of cheesecloth; reserve. Wipe out pot.
  • Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a cast-iron skillet on medium-high until hot. Add 3 tomatoes, onions, and garlic; cover and cook, turning vegetables occasionally, until skins are nicely charred, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. When vegetables are cool enough to handle, remove skins, stems, and cores; discard. Place tomatoes, onions, and garlic in a blender with 1/2 cup reserved broth; blend until smooth. Scrape mixture into saucepan; cook, stirring, over medium heat until thickened and darker, about 6 minutes. Stir in remaining broth, 1/4 teaspoon salt, corn, chickpeas, and chicken. Remove from heat.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place tortilla strips on a rimmed baking sheet; toss with remaining tablespoon oil and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Bake until golden and crisp, about 12 minutes, turning once or twice. Cool.
  • Finely dice avocado; gently rinse with cold water. Place in a bowl. Finely dice remaining tomato, and add to avocado with lime juice, jalapeno, chopped cilantro, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Re-warm soup; ladle into bowls. Garnish with avocado mixture, sour cream, and tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 g, Cholesterol 54 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 27 g, Sodium 724 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your soup the best flavor. If you can, use organic vegetables and free-range chicken.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When you're adding the ingredients to the pot, don't overcrowd it. This will prevent the soup from cooking evenly.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: Simmering the soup for at least 30 minutes will help the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Season the soup to taste: Once the soup is done simmering, taste it and season it with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for chicken tortilla soup include shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

Chicken tortilla soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its combination of fresh ingredients and flavorful broth, this soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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