Tortilla Soup Recipe
A hearty chicken soup with tomatoes, green onions, avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips and Monterey Jack cheese.
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Ingredients
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Soup Base
Toppings
Method
Soup Preparation
- 1
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 2
Combine the Base Ingredients
Add the cooked, shredded chicken, diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- 3
Simmer the Soup
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Serving Preparations
- 4
Prepare the Toppings
While the soup is simmering, prepare your toppings. Dice the avocado, slice the green onions, and chop the cilantro.
- 5
Assemble the Soup
Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Top each serving with tortilla strips, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, diced avocado, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro.
- 6
Serve
Serve the tortilla soup hot and enjoy!
