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Chicken Tortilla Soup

A comforting and classic chicken tortilla soup recipe.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chicken, Soup
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

Chicken Breast

Chicken Tortilla Soup

  • Prepared chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 cups white onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle base
  • 4 cups tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 avocado, pitted and sliced
  • 3 cups tortilla strips
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

Chicken Breast

  • Evenly season each thawed chicken breast with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add seasoned chicken breasts to skillet and cook for approximately 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through and reducing heat to medium, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit as per a meat thermometer.
  • Remove from skillet and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

  • Heat oil in large sauté pan and sauté garlic and onions until soft.
  • Add chipotle and tomatoes and sauté for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add cilantro, chicken broth, tomato paste, sea salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer for 10 minutes before removing from stove.
  • Add fresh lime juice and let cool; once cooled, purée in a blender.
  • Add to a large saucepot with chicken breast pieces and bring back to a boil.
  • Ladle into soup bowls and top each with sliced avocado, grated cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and some tortilla strips.