Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup Or Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
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Ingredients
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For Chicken Tortilla Soup
For Tomato Basil Soup
Method
For Chicken Tortilla Soup
- 1
Cook the Chicken
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and let it rest before shredding.
- 2
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, corn, black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- 4
Shred Chicken
While the soup is boiling, shred the cooked chicken using two forks.
- 5
Finish the Soup
Reduce heat to low and add the shredded chicken back to the pot. Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
- 6
For Tomato Basil Soup
- 7
- 8
Add Tomatoes and Broth
Stir in the canned whole tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes.
- 9
Blend the Soup
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, let the soup cool slightly before blending.
- 10
Add Basil
Stir in the chopped basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, add heavy cream for extra creaminess.
- 11
Serve
Ladle the soup into cups or bowls and garnish with additional basil if desired.
