Description
Discover how to make a flavorful and satisfying Chicken Tortilla Soup Delight at home with this easy recipe. Warm up your taste buds today!
Ingredients
- – 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil
- – 1 onion, roughly chopped
- – 3-4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- – 1 jalapeno pepper, stem and seeds removed and roughly chopped
- – kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- – 1/4 tsp (1 ml) dried oregano
- – 1/4 tsp (1 ml) cumin
- – 1/2 tsp (3 ml) ground chipotle pepper
- – 1 14-oz (400 g) can fire roasted tomatoes and green chiles
- – 3 cups (720 ml) vegetable stock
- – 3/4 cup (180 g) kidney beans
- – 3/4 cup (120 g) frozen corn
- – 1 cup (150 g) shredded beef
- – shredded cheese – colby jack / monterey jack / pepper jack your choice
- – quartered limes
- – cubed avocado
- – cilantro
- – sliced green onions
- – 2 small corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
- – sliced jalapenos
Instructions
- Warm a large pot over medium-high heat. Toss in the onion, garlic, and jalapeno, and cook until the onion becomes see-through and the jalapeno softens. Sprinkle in the salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, and chipotle pepper. Mix well and let the spices cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes and vegetable stock, bringing everything to a boil. Lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer for 30 minutes.
- Blend the soup with an immersion blender until it’s smooth. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper if necessary. Stir in the kidney beans, corn, and shredded beef.
- Ladle the soup into 4 bowls, and adorn with cheese, avocado, cilantro, and crispy tortilla strips. Squeeze lime juice over the top and add jalapeno slices if desired. Serve right away.
- For the tortilla strips: In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, lay the tortilla strips in a single layer, frying them briefly for about 30-45 seconds, flipping them to ensure both sides are crisp. Use tongs to remove the crisp strips and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, skip the shredded beef and add more beans or tofu for extra protein.
- Try using different beans like black beans or pinto beans for a unique taste.
- Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of jalapeno and chipotle pepper to suit your preference.
