chicken tortilla soup

Fredericksburg, VA
Updated on Dec 20, 2011

Great on a cold day!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cans chicken breast, chunky (shred in processor)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, light
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, fine or coarse
  • 1 - red pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 - blue tortilla chips, handful or more slightly crushed into large pieces
  • 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
  • 1 bunch cilantro, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon sour cream, lite or yogurt for topping
  • 1 small avocado, diced for topping

How To Make chicken tortilla soup

  • Step 1
    In a large soup pot, combine olive oil, shredded chicken, 1/4 tsp chili powder, cumin & salt. Cook until heated through.
  • Step 2
    Add onion, garlic and red pepper and cook until soft; about 6 minutes and add the remaining chili powder, tomatoes, broth and water and simmer 25 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Stir in a handful of blue tortilla chips.
  • Step 4
    Serve in individual bowls garnished with avocado, cheese, cilantro and a dollop of sour cream & serve warm.
  • Step 5
    Add extra tortilla chips on sides of individual soup plates, enjoy!

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