Chicken Tortilla Soup

Smoky, spicy, with crispy tortilla strips

Prep: Cook: Serves: 6

Ingredients

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  • 8 corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 jalapeños, minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 (14.5oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Avocado, sour cream, cheese

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.

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