Description
Warm up with this comforting Mexican Tortilla Soup, a delightful blend of tender chicken, zesty tomatoes, and crispy tortilla strips. Perfect for cozy nights or lively gatherings, each spoonful bursts with flavor that will leave everyone craving more. Easily customizable with your favorite toppings, this soup is sure to bring smiles to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3β4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 corn tortillas, cut into strips
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and finely chop the onions and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sautΓ© onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts and diced tomatoes to the pot. Pour in chicken broth and season with cumin and chili powder.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- While simmering, fry tortilla strips in a pan with hot oil until crispy.
- Remove chicken from the pot, shred it with two forks, then return it to the soup. Serve in bowls topped with crispy tortilla strips and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg