Description
This Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting dish with vibrant flavors and textures. Easy to prepare, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
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- 1 bell pepper, roasted
- 2 medium tomatoes, roasted
- 1 jalapeno pepper, roasted
- 2 medium ears corn, roasted or grilled (about 2 cups of kernels)
- 2 pounds (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons (15-30g) oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon (15g) minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons (6g) ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon (1-2g) dried oregano
- ½-1 tablespoon (7-15g) chili powder
- 1 teaspoon (5g) paprika
- 5-6 cups (1-1.5l) chicken stock
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 limes
- 1 avocado, pitted and sliced
- ½ cup (30g) roughly chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup (112g) grated Monterey cheese (optional)
- 1 4-ounce package tortilla strips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast bell pepper, tomatoes, and jalapeno with oil for about 20 minutes.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sauté in a large pot for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and sauté onion in the same pot for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in cumin, oregano, chili powder, and paprika; cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Pour in chicken stock and add roasted vegetables, corn, and black beans. Return chicken to the pot.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Optionally shred chicken before serving.
- Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning. Serve soup in bowls with avocado, cilantro, and tortilla strips on top.
Notes
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For a thicker soup, blend a portion using an immersion blender to create a creamy texture.
Experiment with toppings like crispy bacon or sour cream for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg