Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Hot, hearty, and tex-Mex burst with flavor, this chicken tortilla soup recipe is the last comfortable food. The tender chopped chicken swims with black beans, corn, and colored vegetables in a spice -infected tomato broth, all crispy ended with tortilla strips and fresh topping such as avocado, sealantro and lime. For the end of the busy week or comfortable weekend, this soup saves layers of taste in every spoon while being simple and budget friendly. Whether it is a main course or served as a starter, chicken Tortila soup satisfies its rich, zesti profiles and invited textures.
Equipment
- Large soup pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
- Chef’s knife
- Cutting board
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Corn tortilla strips, toasted or fried, for garnish
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Avocado slices, for garnish
- Shredded cheese (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- In a large soup vessel, heat olive oil on medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until it becomes transcendent, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and red bell black pepper, cook another 2-3 minutes until soft.
- Season chicken breast with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add to the pot and sew lightly on both sides for 2 minutes.
- Add diasted tomatoes, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprica, corn and black beans. Stir well.
- Boil the soup one, then reduce the heat and boil for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken, chopped with two thorns, and return to the soup.
- Squeeze in lime juice and adjust the masala with salt and pepper as required.
- Allow the soup to relax for 5 minutes before serving.
- Ladd and crisp in the bowl and top with chopped cheese when desired.