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Chicken Tortilla Soup

A little bit spicy and oh so delicous, this soup is freezer friendly and just right with your favorite toppings.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 580kcal
Author Rachel Ballard

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil any flavorless high hea oil will work
  • 1/2 jalapeno ribs and seeds removed, then finely minced
  • 1 small yellow onion diced into 1/4" pieces
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic minced (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 teaspoon salt see note 1
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 cups tortilla chips broken in to large pieces
  • 1 avocado sliced optional
  • 1/4 cup sour cream divided, optional

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat the oil over medium high heat just until shimmering--about 2 minutes.
  • Add the jalapeno, onion, garlic and chili powder. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the onions start to soften. About 5 minutes. 
  • Add the chicken stock and tomato paste and stir to combine. Taste before adding the salt in case your chicken stock is extra salty. Add half the salt, and all of the pepper, then allow to simmer 3 to 4 minutes, then taste the soup again. Add the rest of the salt if needed. 
  • Add the chicken breasts to the simmering broth mixture, cover and cook until cooked through--about 15 minutes. Remove the chicken and allow to cool about 5 minutes, then cut the breasts in to 1-inch cubes, set aside. 
  • Allow the broth to simmer uncovered 5 more minutes, then add the lime juice, cilantro, and chicken back to the pot. Ladle in to bowls and top with crushed tortilla chips, avocado slices, more fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes and a tablespoon of sour cream if desired. 

Notes

Note 1: If your chicken stock is very salty just add half the salt as indicated in the recipe and adjust seasonings to taste. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1394mg | Potassium: 959mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 628IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 3mg