Jul 09 2026
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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Inspired by Malo
Time45m
Serves6

with cheese and fried tortilla strips

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Tortilla Strips

Toppings

Method

Soup Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add Remaining Ingredients

    Add the diced bell pepper and carrot to the pot, and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Then, stir in the shredded chicken, canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  3. 3

    Simmer the Soup

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes. Add lime juice just before serving.

Tortilla Strips Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare Tortillas

    While the soup is simmering, stack the corn tortillas and cut them into thin strips.

  2. 5

    Fry the Strips

    In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the tortilla strips in batches and fry until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Serving

  1. 6

    Assemble the Soup

    Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top with fried tortilla strips, shredded cheese, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream as desired.

  2. 7

    Enjoy

    Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup!

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