Jul 14 2026

Tortilla Soup Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Grilled chicken, cilantro, avocado, cotija, tortilla strips, house-made chile broth

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Broth

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  2. 2

    Cook the Tomatoes

    Add diced tomatoes to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add Spices

    Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute to toast the spices.

  4. 4

    Add Broth and Simmer

    Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Combine Chicken

    Add the shredded grilled chicken to the broth and simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.

  6. 6

    Finish the Soup

    Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls, and top with chopped cilantro, diced avocado, crumbled cotija cheese, and tortilla strips.

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