Tortilla Chicken Soup
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
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Prep Time:10 Minutes
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Cook Time:PT35M25 Minutes
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Yield:4-6 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon mild chile powder
- 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (28 ounces) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 3 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken
- 2 (15 ounces) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounces) can corn, drained
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 5 cups corn tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded queso fresco, cotija or Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 25.56g oil
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 4.26g cumin
- 4.26g mild chile powder
- 8.52g Mexican oregano
- 2.13g salt
- 1.07g black pepper
- 1 (793.79g) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 709.76ml chicken stock
- 709.76ml chopped or shredded cooked chicken
- 2 (425.24g) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (425.24g) can corn, drained
- 59.15ml lime juice
- 59.15ml chopped cilantro
- 1182.94ml corn tortilla chips
- 236.59ml shredded queso fresco, cotija or Cheddar cheese
- 236.59ml sour cream
Hearty and filling, this soup loves to be dressed up with fun garnishes like grated cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, chopped green onions, and your favorite hot sauce.
Preparation
STEP 1
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add red pepper, zucchini, onions, garlic, chipotle pepper and spices, including salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes to soften.
STEP 2
Add tomatoes, stock and chicken. Bring to slight boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes to combine flavors.
STEP 3
Add beans, corn, lime juice and cilantro. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
STEP 4
Add chips in handfuls, crushing some. Stir to combine.
STEP 5
Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with cheese and sour cream, along with any or all suggested garnishes.