Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsUncle Julio's NapervilleSoup & Ensalada Recipe

Soup & Ensalada Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Chicken Tortilla Soup with a salad of mixed field greens, sliced avocado, jicama and grape tomatoes, with mesquite grilled chicken

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

Method

Soup Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pot, let cool, and shred.

  2. 2

    Sauté Vegetables

    In the same pot, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.

  3. 3

    Add Remaining Ingredients

    Stir in the canned tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, and shredded chicken. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat.

  4. 4

    Final Touches

    Add corn tortilla strips, salt, pepper, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Simmer for another 10 minutes.

Salad Directions

  1. 5

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine mixed field greens, sliced avocado, jicama, grape tomatoes, and mesquite grilled chicken.

  2. 6

    Dress the Salad

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle over the salad just before serving.

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