Chicken Tortilla Soup

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

To Make Crispy Tortilla Strips:

Step 2

Pan Frying: Preheat a pan with 1/4 cup oil over medium-high heat. Cut 8 (6″) corn tortillas into thin strips and fry them in a couple of batches, adding more oil as needed. Remove from the pot and let drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.

Step 3

To Bake: Toss tortilla strips in a bowl with 2 Tbsp oil until well coated. Bake on a cookie sheet in a single layer at 350˚F for 15 minutes.

Step 4

How To Make Chicken Tortilla Soup:

Step 5

Place a soup pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp oil and sautee chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper until tender.

Step 6

Add chicken thighs and remaining soup ingredients to the pot. Bring to a boil then simmer for 25 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the chicken to a bowl and shred it with 2 forks. Return chicken to the pot and simmer 5 minutes then add lime juice.

Step 8

Serve the soup with homemade tortilla strips, chopped avocado, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.