Description
Indulge in a bowl of comforting chicken tortilla soup, where tender chicken meets a rich, spicy broth, topped with crispy tortilla strips and fresh cilantro. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, promising a delightful explosion of flavors in every spoonful. Customize it to your taste by adding extra toppings or adjusting the spice level. Gather your loved ones and savor the warmth and joy this dish brings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Tortilla strips (1 cup)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 avocado (optional)
Instructions
- Chop onion and mince garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions in oil until translucent; add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken breasts and sear until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each).
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth; stir in cumin and chili powder.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and return to the pot. Mix well.
- Serve hot, garnished with tortilla strips, cilantro, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg