Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Tortilla Soup (cup) Recipe

Inspired by Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Time45m
Serves6

Make Chicken Tortilla Soup (cup) 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

Soup Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Combine Other Ingredients

    Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with juices), chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Soup

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

  5. 5

    Add Chicken

    After 15 minutes, add the shredded cooked chicken to the pot. Stir and let it heat through for another 5 minutes.

Serving

  1. 6

    Prepare Toppings

    While the soup is heating, prepare the toppings: dice the avocado, chop the cilantro, and juice the lime.

  2. 7

    Serve Soup

    Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Top each bowl with tortilla chips, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, and shredded cheddar cheese.

  3. 8

    Enjoy!

    Serve immediately while hot, and enjoy your delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup!

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