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CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

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Chicken Tortilla Soup Bold, hearty, and packed with warm Southwestern flavors.

  • Author: LORA LORA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup chopped white onion

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 teaspoons cumin

1 teaspoon coriander

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 tablespoon chopped chipotle chilis

1 tablespoon minced jalapenos

1/4 cup tomato paste

3/4 cup diced red bell pepper

1 cup corn kernels

1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained

14.5-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

5 cups unsalted chicken stock

1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 cup sliced tortilla strips

1 tablespoon lime juice

1/4 cup cilantro leaves

Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. Heat olive oil and cook chicken until browned, 6–7 minutes per side.

3. Rest chicken 10 minutes, then shred.

4. Sauté onion and garlic for 1 minute.

5. Add cumin, coriander, chili powder; cook 30 seconds.

6. Add chipotle, jalapenos, tomato paste, bell pepper, and corn; cook 1 minute.

7. Add beans, tomatoes, stock, oregano, tortilla strips, and chicken; simmer 15 minutes.

8. Finish with lime juice and cilantro; adjust seasoning and serve.

Notes

Store for up to 5 days.

Freeze for up to 6 months.

Use leftover cooked chicken to save time.

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