chicken tortilla soup
this recipe can be adapted so many different ways to please whoever in your family! Don't add the meat and make it vegetarian.. Leave out the cheese and sour cream and its dairy free.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6-8
Ingredients
- 1 - onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, grated or chopped small
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1/2 pound bacon, chopped
- 2 boxes low sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon pensey's mural of flavor (or just oregano)
- 2 - lemons, squeezed.
- 1/2 - lemon, zested
- 1 can corn, drained
- 2 cans pinto beans, drained
- 1 - rotisserie chicken, deboned, chopped or shredded
- 1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
- - sour cream (for garnish)
- - tortilla chips (for garnish)
- - lemon wedges (for garnish)
- - avocado (for garnish)
- - shredded cheese (for garnish)
- - hot sauce (for garnish)
How To Make chicken tortilla soup
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Step 1Sauté onion and bacon in Dutch oven until cooked well. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Step 2Once onion is all cooked, add broth and bring to a boil.
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Step 3Add corn, beans, shredded chicken, and seasonings.
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Step 4Let simmer and season with salt and pepper as needed. Add cilantro, lemon juice and zest.. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes to let flavored meld.
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Step 5When ready to serve, garnish with whatever you prefer, we like avocado, cheese, extra cilantro and lemon juice, some hot sauce, and lots of sour cream and crushed up corn tortilla chips.
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Step 6Even better heated up the next day!
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Culture:
Mexican
Category:
Chicken Soups
Category:
Bean Soups
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Keyword:
#easy
Keyword:
#cilantro
Keyword:
#flavorful
Keyword:
#chicken
Keyword:
#soup
Keyword:
#mexican
Ingredient:
Chicken
Method:
Stove Top
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