Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsUncle Julio's NapervilleSoup & Carbon Recipe

Soup & Carbon Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

Chicken Tortilla Soup with two Steak or Chicken Tacos al Carbon, fresh guacamole and pico de gallo

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Ingredients

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Soup and Tacos

Method

Preparation and Cooking

  1. 1

    Prepare the Soup

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken breasts to the pot, followed by the chicken broth, tomato sauce, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes.

  3. 3

    Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the pot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Tortilla Strips

    In a separate pan, heat a bit of oil and fry the tortilla strips until crispy. Set aside.

  5. 5

    Cook the Meat for Tacos

    In another skillet, cook the steak or chicken seasoned with taco seasoning until desired doneness. Slice thinly.

  6. 6

    Assemble Tacos

    Warm the small tortillas and fill each with the cooked meat. Top with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls, top with crispy tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Serve tacos on the side with guacamole and pico de gallo.

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