"Nothing beats a bowl of tortilla soup with charred corn, Mexican cheese and lots of garnishes. And the smell of frying tortilla strips is heaven!"
Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 45mins
Serves or Makes: 6
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For The Soup
ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
- 2 chicken breasts or thighs, cooked and shredded
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup frozen corn, optional
- 4 corn tortillas, cut into strips
For Garnish
ingredients
- Queso Fresco
- 4 radishes, sliced
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 2 limes
- 1 cup cilantro
Method
Step 1
In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat. sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes. Shred cooked chicken breast or thighs and add to the pot.
Step 2
Add 1 cup of water, 4 cups chicken broth, chili powder, cayenne, paprika, canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano and chopped zucchini. Bring to a simmer, about 5-10 minutes.
Step 3
In a separate pan heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil on medium to high heat. ook the corn by stirring every other minute until they are a bit charred. Add to the broth.
Step 4
Using the same pan heat 2 more tablespoons of olive oil and fry the corn tortillas strips in small batches so that they lay evenly on the pan. brown on each side turning over every 30-45 seconds. Add oil when necessary. Pat dry on paper towels and set aside.
Step 5
Simmer the broth for an additional 15-20 minutes. serve while hot, garnish with tortilla strips, avocado slices, cilantro, thinly sliced radishes, lime wedges and queso fresco.