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Chicken Tortilla Soup with Homemade Strips

A warm and spicy broth-based soup loaded with shredded chicken and black beans. Flavored with cumin, chili powder, and jalapeños for a gentle heat. Crunchy homemade corn tortilla strips add texture. Garnished with fresh avocado and lime for a cool, creamy contrast. A soul-warming bowl perfect for chilly nights.

Preparation Time: 20 mins

Cooking Time: 20 mins

Rest Time: 20 mins

Cooking Temp: Simmer

Difficulty: beginner

Calories: 320

Best Season:

Estimated Cost: $12

Ingredients:

Serving for:

1

olive oil:

1.25

cup
2

medium onion:

1

count
3

garlic cloves:

3

count
4

jalapeno pepper:

1

count
5

ground cumin:

1

tsp
6

chilli powder:

1

tsp
7

chicken breasts:

1

lb
8

crushed tomatoes:

20

oz
9

chicken broth:

32

oz
10

black beans:

14

oz
11

corn:

14

oz
12

cilantro:

0.5

cup
13

lime (juiced):

1

count
14

salt:

1

tsp
15

corn tortillas:

8

count
16

large avocado:

1

count

Instructions

1

Sauté onion, garlic, jalapeno.

2

Add chicken, tomatoes, broth, beans, corn, spices.

3

Simmer 25 mins.

4

Shred chicken and return to pot.

5

Add lime and cilantro.

6

Fry tortilla strips.

7

Serve with toppings.