Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Inspired by DECO Wilmington
Time45m
Serves6

Make Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  2. 2

    Add Remaining Vegetables

    Add the diced carrot, celery, and bell pepper to the pot. Continue to sauté for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  3. 3

    Combine Base Ingredients

    Stir in the canned tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Incorporate Chicken and Corn

    Add the shredded chicken and corn to the pot. Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 10 minutes to heat through and blend the flavors.

Serving

  1. 5

    Prepare Soup Bowls

    Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Top each serving with tortilla chips, diced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro.

  2. 6

    Add Lime and Enjoy

    Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the soup. Enjoy your delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup!

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