Name: Alas de Fridas Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tbs Olive oil; 1 medium Onion, chopped; 3 tsp Garlic, minced; 1 medium Bell pepper, diced; 1 medium Carrot, diced; 1 stalk Celery, diced; 1 can (14.5 oz) Canned diced tomatoes; 4 cups Chicken broth; 2 cups Tortilla chips; 2 cups Chicken breasts, cooked and shredded; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 1 tsp Chili powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Ground black pepper; 0.5 cups Cilantro, chopped; 2 pieces Lime wedges; 1 medium Avocado, diced; 0.5 cups Sour cream; 1 cups Shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)

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Garlic Mayo

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Guacamole

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced bell pepper, diced carrot, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Sauté Vegetables

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with juices) and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Add Tomatoes and Broth

Add the cooked and shredded chicken to the pot and stir well.

Incorporate Chicken

Add the ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the soup. Stir to combine and let it simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Season the Soup

Just before serving, add the tortilla chips to the soup and stir gently to combine.

Add Tortilla Chips

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped cilantro, diced avocado, a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheese, and a lime wedge on the side.

Serve with Garnishes

Olive oil

Onion, chopped

Garlic, minced

Bell pepper, diced

Carrot, diced

Celery, diced

Canned diced tomatoes

Chicken broth

Tortilla chips

Chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

Ground cumin

Chili powder

Salt

Ground black pepper

Cilantro, chopped

Lime wedges

Avocado, diced

Sour cream

Shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)

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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

Protein

Spices & Seasonings

Garnishes

Method

Preparation

Sauté Vegetables

Add Tomatoes and Broth

Cooking Chicken and Adding Spices

Incorporate Chicken

Season the Soup

Final Touches

Add Tortilla Chips

Serve with Garnishes

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