Chicken Tortilla Soup

Name: Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 6 (6-inch) corn tortillas, preferably a little old and dried out; 1/4 cup corn oil, peanut oil, or extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium Anaheim, poblano or jalapeño chile, seeded, veins removed, chopped (Depending on the hotness and flavor desired. You can also mix chiles - 1 Anaheim and a half jalapeño.); 4 cups chicken broth or homemade chicken stock; 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted); 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt); 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1 ripe avocado; 1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or mild cheddar); Chopped fresh cilantro; 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This is truly the best chicken tortilla soup! This classic Mexican soup with chicken and tomatoes is topped with crispy fried tortillas, avocado, Jack cheese, cilantro, and lime.

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:12:00 GMT