Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Inspired by Nada
Time1h
Serves4

pasilla chile, crema, avocado, onion

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chiles

    Toast the pasilla chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant. Once toasted, remove the stems and seeds, then chop them into small pieces.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until softened. Add chicken breast and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Stir in the diced tomatoes, corn, chopped pasilla chiles, and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Soup

    Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for about 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.

  5. 5

    Finish the Soup

    Stir in lime juice, chopped cilantro, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the flavors to meld for another 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and top with diced avocado and a drizzle of crema.

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