Description
A simple and delicious tortilla soup recipe that embodies the essence of Mexican comfort food.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup corn kernels
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 corn tortillas, cut into strips
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and jalapeño, cooking for another minute.
- Add cumin and chili powder, cooking until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add diced tomatoes, cooked chicken, and corn.
- Season with salt and pepper, simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a separate pan, fry tortilla strips until crispy.
- Serve soup hot, garnished with tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with beans.
- Adjust spiciness by varying the amount of jalapeño.
- Top with cheese or sour cream for additional richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: tortilla soup recipe, easy mexican comfort food