Description
Learn how to make delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup with Crunchy Toppings! This easy recipe is perfect for a cozy night in. Click here for the full recipe.
Ingredients
- – 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil
- – 1 onion, roughly chopped
- – 3-4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- – 1 jalapeno pepper, stem and seeds removed and roughly chopped
- – kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- – 1/4 tsp (1 ml) dried oregano
- – 1/4 tsp (1 ml) cumin
- – 1/2 tsp (3 ml) ground chipotle pepper
- – 1 14-oz (400 g) can fire roasted tomatoes and green chiles
- – 3 cups (720 ml) vegetable stock
- – 3/4 cup (180 g) black beans
- – 3/4 cup (120 g) frozen corn
- – 1 cup (150 g) shredded cooked beef
- – shredded cheese – cheddar / mozzarella / pepper jack, your choice
- – quartered limes
- – cubed avocado
- – cilantro
- – sliced green onions
- – 2 small corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
- – sliced jalapenos
Instructions
- Warm up a large pot on medium-high heat. Toss in the onion, garlic, and jalapeno, cooking them until the onion becomes clear and the jalapeno softens. Add salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, and chipotle pepper. Mix everything together and let the spices cook for 1-2 minutes until they release their aroma.
- Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes and vegetable stock, bringing everything to a boil. Lower the heat to let it gently bubble for 30 minutes.
- With an immersion blender, puree the soup until it is smooth. Taste it and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Stir in the black beans, corn, and shredded beef.
- Ladle the soup into four serving bowls and garnish with cheese, avocado, cilantro, and crunchy tortilla strips. Add extra lime juice and jalapeno slices if you like. Enjoy right away.
- For the tortilla strips: Heat vegetable oil in a small pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, lay the tortilla strips in a single layer, frying them quickly for 30-45 seconds, turning them once to crisp both sides. Use tongs to remove the crispy strips and let them drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
Notes
- Consider omitting shredded beef for a vegetarian twist, and increase black beans and corn for more protein and texture.
- Experiment with a blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper jack cheese for a unique flavor profile.
- Don’t forget the crunchy tortilla strips – they provide a delightful texture to the soup and can also be used for snacking or salad toppings.
