Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Chicken, tomatoes, green chilies, corn, chopped onion, southwest crema, all topped with tortilla strips.
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Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Chicken
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the chicken breast and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
Add the diced tomatoes, green chilies, corn, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- 3
Simmer the Soup
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 4
Shred the Chicken
Remove the chicken breast from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
- 5
Serve
Ladle the soup into bowls, top with tortilla strips and a generous dollop of southwest crema. Enjoy!
