Ingredients
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1 pound (450g) boneless Skinless chicken breastsFor the Soup
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1 tablespoon Vegetable OilFor the Soup
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1 / diced OnionFor the Soup
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2 cloves / minced GarlicFor the Soup
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1 / seeded and minced (adjust to taste for spiciness) Jalapeño PepperFor the Soup
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1 / (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes CanFor the Soup
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1 / (10 ounces) enchilada sauce CanFor the Soup
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1 / (4 ounces) diced green chilies CanFor the Soup
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4 cups Chicken brothFor the Soup
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1 teaspoon Ground cuminFor the Soup
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1 teaspoon Chili powderFor the Soup
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Salt and pepper to tasteFor the Soup
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(corn or flour), crushed Tortilla chipsFor the Toppings
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Shredded Cheddar CheeseFor the Toppings
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Sliced Green onionsFor the Toppings
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Fresh Cilantro leavesFor the Toppings
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Sour creamFor the Toppings
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Lime wedgesFor the Toppings
Directions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and jalapeño pepper. Sauté for about 3-5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook until it’s no longer pink in the center.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, diced green chilies, chicken broth, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the soup and shred it using two forks. Then, return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, cumin, or chili powder as needed.
- To serve, ladle the soup into bowls. Top each bowl with crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, green onions, cilantro, a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Enjoy your homemade chicken tortilla soup!
You can adjust the level of spiciness by using more or fewer jalapeños and by choosing milder or spicier enchilada sauce. Feel free to customize your toppings and add more ingredients like avocado, black beans, or corn if you like.
