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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup

  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

Learn how to make a delicious and hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup from scratch with our easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for cozy nights in!


Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (800 g)
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth (300 g)
  • 25 cups water (300 ml)
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried oregano
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (425 g)
  • 2 large boneless beef breast halves, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup whole corn kernels, cooked (175 g)
  • 1 cup white hominy (175 g)
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers (115 g)
  • 25 cup chopped fresh cilantro (60 ml)
  • 5 cup crushed tortilla chips, or to taste (30 g)
  • 2 medium avocados, sliced, or to taste
  • 5 cup shredded cheddar cheese, or to taste (60 g)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped green onions, or to taste


Instructions

  1. Collect all necessary components.
  2. Warm the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking them until they become tender, which should take around 5 minutes. Mix in the chili powder and oregano.
  3. Incorporate the crushed tomatoes, condensed broth, and water, then bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Lower the heat and let it gently cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Add the black beans, cooked beef, corn, hominy, chile peppers, and cilantro to the pot. Allow the soup to simmer for another 10 minutes.
  5. Serve the soup into individual bowls and garnish with crushed tortilla chips, avocado slices, shredded cheddar cheese, and green onions.

Notes

  • For a heartier soup, add extra black beans or beef for more protein and texture.
  • For a spicier soup, add more chili powder or chopped jalapenos for a kick.
  • To make this recipe vegetarian-friendly, skip the beef and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.