FIVE-STAR RESTAURANT'S CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

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I got this recipe from my brother-in-law who used to work at this wonderful restaurant. The recipe he gave me was for 4 times this amount. I reduced it and tested it twice with excellent results. It is the best tortilla soup I have ever had!

Provided by Grace Lynn

Categories     Mexican

Time 4h30m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

10 quarts water
1 chicken (whole or cut-up)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 head garlic, unpeeled and halved
1 large onion, unpeeled and quartered
1 bunch cilantro
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 head garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
3 -4 serrano peppers, seeded and minced
2 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
16 corn tortillas, cut up into pieces (thickness of soup depends on this)
3 ounces tomato paste
2 -4 ounces fresh lemon juice, to taste
1 dash sugar

Steps:

  • Stock: Use a 16 quart stock pot and bring everything to boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer until chicken floats (approx. 1 1/2 to 2 hours).
  • Drain and reserve broth only.
  • Save chicken for another use or you can shred it and put it into the soup.
  • Soup: In the same stock pot, heat the vegetable oil on medium high heat and add garlic, onions, and serrano peppers, cook for a few minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock, chipotles, corn tortillas, tomato paste, lemon juice, and sugar.
  • Cook until the tortillas are dissolved.
  • Use a blender and blend the soup when it's cooled.
  • Re-heat the soup and garnish with cut up avocados, tortilla chips, sour cream, and shredded mozarella cheese.

Waqar Ramy
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This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a restaurant. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Christina Segarra
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I'm not a fan of chicken tortilla soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Baloch Karim
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This is the best chicken tortilla soup I've ever had! The flavors are incredible and the chicken is so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Hamson Oyema
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This soup is delicious! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it. It's the perfect soup for a crowd. I will definitely be making it again.


Onyekachi Samuel
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add some extra cheese and sour cream to make it even more delicious.


Louisnoel Gina
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This is the perfect soup for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are incredible. I highly recommend this recipe.


Aadinath
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This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a restaurant. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Temitope Raji
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I'm not a fan of chicken tortilla soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Albert Peter
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This is the best chicken tortilla soup I've ever had! The flavors are incredible and the chicken is so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Misty Merritt
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This soup is delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It's the perfect soup for a crowd. I will definitely be making it again.


Tanjimul Hamim
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add some extra vegetables, like corn and black beans, to make it even healthier.


Peter Singh
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This soup is amazing! It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures. The chicken is tender, the broth is flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sadhin Mia
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good chicken tortilla soup recipe for ages. This one is definitely a keeper. It's flavorful, easy to make, and it's a hit with my family.


Luyanda Mandisi
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This is my new favorite chicken tortilla soup recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's the perfect comfort food.


No Father Present lol
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I особенно liked the fact that it's not too spicy. It's the perfect soup for people of all ages.


joujou Mostafa
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I served it with some tortilla chips and it was a hit with my family.


Daniel Mercado
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This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a five-star restaurant. I've already made it twice and I'm planning on making it again next week.


Wajih Hassan
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken tortilla soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The broth is flavorful and the chicken is tender. I also love the addition of the avocado and sour cream. It's a great soup for a cold winter day.


Naledi Motankisi
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This chicken tortilla soup is a winner! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the chicken is perfectly cooked. I especially love the crispy tortilla strips on top. Will definitely be making this soup again.