Chicken Tortilla Soup

Smoky, spicy, with crispy tortilla strips

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Serves: 6
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Ingredients

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Instructions

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  1. Fry half the tortilla strips until crisp. Drain, season with salt.
  2. Sauté onion . Add remaining tortilla strips, garlic, jalapeños, tomato paste. Cook .
  3. Add tomatoes and broth. Simmer.
  4. Add chicken breasts, simmer until cooked, .
  5. Remove chicken, shred, return to pot.
  6. Stir in cilantro and lime juice.
  7. Serve topped with fried tortillas, avocado, sour cream, cheese.

Notes

  • Cooking tortillas in soup adds body and flavor.
  • Crispy strips must be added right before serving.

Adapted from America's Test Kitchen