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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Comforting and flavorful Chicken Tortilla Soup.

Course Main Course
Keyword chicken tortilla soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Taavi Moore

Ingredients

  • 2 lb roma tomatoes, halved
  • 2 chipotle in adobo peppers
  • 2-4 tbsp Sauce from chipotle in adobo (adjust amount based on spice tolerance)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (~2 cups)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried cumin
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1-25 oz. can hominy, drained and rinsed
  • 1-15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 ½ cups shredded chicken breast
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Juice from ½ lime

Toppings

  • 5-6 corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • Sliced avocado
  • Crumbled cotija cheese
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Add tomatoes to a large baking sheet cut side up. Broil on high for 15 min, flipping halfway through, until blistered. Add to high-powered blender along with chipotle in adobo peppers and sauce and blend until smooth. 

  2. Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and spices and sauté for 1-2 minutes more until fragrant. Pour in blended tomato-chipotle mixture. 

  3. Stir in broth and bring to a simmer. Then reduce heat to medium-low, cook uncovered for 5 min. Stir in hominy and black beans and simmer for 20 minutes.  

  4. While soup is simmering, preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the tortillas into thin strips and place on 2 lined baking sheets. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle over salt, and toss to coat. Spread evenly on baking sheet and bake for 10-15 min until crispy. 

  5. Stir in chicken and cook for 1-2 min until warm. Season the soup with salt and pepper. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. 

  6. Prep all of your add-ins. Fill each serving bowl with a handful of crispy tortilla strips. Ladle the hot broth into each serving bowl over the tortilla strips. Top with your preferred toppings and enjoy!