Classic Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
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- 04 Jul 2022
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The hearty, spicy flavors of a classic chicken tortilla soup are enough to warm you up from the inside, out.
The hearty, spicy flavors of a classic chicken tortilla soup are enough to warm you up from the inside, out. But you don't have to reserve your soup cravings for the cold winter months. This tortilla soup recipe is the perfect light option for a summer evening, especially when served with fresh avocado, lime, a dollop of sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt), and a cold Mexican beer. And the best part about this classic recipe is just how easy it is to make.
"I love that this recipe tastes a lot more complicated than it is...It takes less than 30 minutes to cook, so it's so easy to make," says recipe developer Michelle McGlinn. "This is a very classic chicken tortilla soup recipe — the only ingredient I added to be special was the chipotle seasoning. I love chipotle and the seasoning is super easy to add instead of paprika or cayenne. If you love chipotle, you could actually add a few canned chipotles in adobo sauce to make a truly smoky, spicy soup." So whether it's the dead of winter or the middle of summer, there's a place in your dinner rotation for this simple and tasty soup recipe. As long as you have about 30 minutes to whip up a meal, you can delight your family with spicy, Mexican flavor .
Gather your ingredients for classic chicken tortilla soup
The ingredient list for this classic chicken tortilla soup is fairly long, but the actual process for making the soup is simple. All you need is corn tortillas, a yellow onion, garlic cloves, tomato paste, a can of crushed (or diced) tomatoes, a pound's-worth of chicken breast, chili powder, chipotle powder, cumin, salt, pepper, fresh cilantro, frozen corn, canned black beans, and chicken broth. You'll also want fresh limes and sour cream for serving.
Of course, there are lots of additions and substitutions you can make. As McGlinn mentioned, you could add canned chipotles in adobo sauce for a smokier flavor, but you could also spice things up with jalapeños. "Chipotle seasoning is just dried, smoked jalapeños. You could add fresh jalapenos for a similar spice level," McGlinn suggests. Or if you don't like chipotle or you don't have the spice on hand, she says you could sub in paprika or cayenne pepper ("Paprika for mild, cayenne for hot," McGlinn adds). You could also elect to use canned corn in place of frozen, or shredded rotisserie chicken in place of the chicken breasts. There's a lot of flexibility with the recipe, depending on your personal preferences and what you have on hand.
Make the tortilla strips
You can make this soup using just one pot by making your tortilla strips in your soup pot before making the actual soup. Simply cut the tortillas into ¼-inch wide strips, about 2-inches long. Heat a small amount of oil in your soup pot (a Dutch oven would work, too) over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the tortilla strips and cook them, stirring frequently with a spatula, until they're golden and crispy. This should take about 3 to 4 minutes. Then, transfer the strips to a paper towel-lined plate to let them cool. Read More...
