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Chicken Tortilla Soup


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low-sodium

Description

A comforting and flavorful chicken tortilla soup topped with avocado and tortilla strips.


Ingredients

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  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lbs)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup tortilla strips (for topping)
  • 1 avocado, sliced

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add the chicken breasts and diced bell peppers; cook until the chicken is browned (about 6 minutes).
  3. Stir in canned tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
  5. Serve hot in bowls topped with tortilla strips and avocado.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding lime juice and chopped cilantro as a garnish.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg