Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTequila 61Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Inspired by Tequila 61
Time30m
Serves4

Chicken, tomato broth, black beans, corn, crema, cotija, avocado, cilantro, fried tortilla strips

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Broth

    In a large pot, bring the tomato broth to a simmer over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken, black beans, and corn. Stir well to combine.

  2. 2

    Season the Soup

    Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10-15 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.

  3. 3

    Serve the Soup

    Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a generous drizzle of crema, crumbled cotija cheese, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and fried tortilla strips.

  4. 4

    Garnish

    Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top before serving for an added zesty flavor.

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