Chicken Soup Recipe
Chicken broth with crispy tortilla strips, shredded chicken, diced avocado, cilantro, onions and shredded cheese.
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Ingredients
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Broth and Chicken
Tortilla Strips
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Broth
- 1
Cook the Broth
In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.
- 2
Add Vegetables
Add the diced onion to the simmering broth and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- 3
Shred Chicken
While the broth is simmering, shred the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Combine Chicken
Add the shredded chicken and chopped cilantro to the broth, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Preparing Tortilla Strips
- 5
Heat Oil
In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- 6
Fry Tortillas
Cut the corn tortillas into thin strips. Fry them in the hot oil until crispy and golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Drain Strips
Remove the tortilla strips from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Assembling the Soup
- 8
Serve the Soup
Ladle the hot chicken soup into bowls.
- 9
Add Toppings
Top each bowl with diced avocado, crispy tortilla strips, and shredded cheese.
- 10
Garnish
Garnish with additional cilantro if desired, and serve immediately.
