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Tortilla Soup with Chicken

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  • Jalapeños
  • Cilantro
tortilla soup with chicken soup in a white bowl with a gold spoon.

Tortilla Soup with Chicken

Tortilla soup with chicken is like a flavor fiesta! Imagine a hearty broth, juicy chicken, and those crunchy tortilla strips stealing the show. It's comfort food with a kick , a casual and tasty delight that just hits the spot.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 jar Strained Tomatoes or passata
  • 2 Bell Peppers red, yellow or orange
  • 1 Chicken Breast diced
  • 1 Jalapeno diced
  • 1 Can of Corn or 2 combs of corn
  • 3 Green Onions chopped
  • 3 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Ancho Chilli Powder regular will work too
  • 1 Chicken Stock Cube
  • 4 cups Water
  • 3/4 cup Milk 2% or whole
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 bag Tortilla Chips for serving
Optional (But Recommended)
  • Sharp Cheese
  • CIlantro
  • Fresh Lime Juice

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot
  • 1 Large Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cheese Grater Optional

Method
 

  1. Begin by dicing your onions, garlic, peppers, and jalapenos.
  2. In a large pot on medium heat, add your olive oil, diced garlic and onions, and cook for 1-2 minutes
  3. Using a separate cutting board and knife, dice your chicken and add to your pot.
  4. Add in your peppers and jalapenos, and let cook them for 2-3 minutes
  5. Add in your corn, tomatoes, and ancho chilli powder, and let cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Add your water and chicken cube and let cook for 15 minutes. Bring your stove to high until your soup begins to boil, then reduce to medium to finish cooking.
  7. Turn your burner off and whisk in your milk until fully combined.
  8. Serve with grated cheese, tortilla chips, cilantro or lime and enjoy!

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Some Substitutions for Your Perfect
Tortilla Soup with Chicken

Recipes aren’t one-size-fits-all, so here are some substitutions/suggestions for you to make the perfect recipe!

  • The first swap here would be the ancho chilli powder. Feel free to swap it with regular chilli powder if you don't have the ancho.
  • If you don't have ancho chilli powder but still want the taste, you can also chop up some canned chipotles with your regular chilli powder
  • Who doesn't like some noodles? Instead of tortilla chips you can use small noodles like shells or macaroni. Add this in once your soup has been simmering for at least 10 minutes and BEFORE adding the milk. Consider adding another cup of water if you prefer a brothy soup.
  • I've also made this with beef stock instead of chicken, also very good if you don't have chicken on hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Storage

Keep this in the fridge in an airtight container. I also like to meal prep this for the week ahead in individual containers. 

Pairing

For a lighter option, I pair these with tortilla chips for a delicious meal. You can also pair this with some chips & guac/salsa or serve it as a bonus for your taco night. 

Shelf Live

Your Tortilla Soup with Chicken should be good in the fridge for up to 7 days. Planning on freezing? You can freeze in an airtight container for up to 6 months. 

tortilla soup with chicken soup in a white bowl with a gold spoon.

My Kitchen Rules to Live By

  • In the words of Bethany Frankel, if you don't love it you don't like it. Find recipes you love, or they're not worth making.
  • Every recipe is really a suggestion; don't be afraid to change something to make it something you love.
  • If you're starting out, don't be afraid to try. The best chefs also had to start with a first dish.
  • Every recipe is best served shared. Find the recipes you love, and share it with those you love.

Thanks for stopping by the Hydroponic Kitchen! 💚

Love, Kat

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