Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
Servings4CuisineMexican
CourseSide DishMain IngredientChicken

Ingredients

 
1 large onion, chopped
 
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 
1 garlic clove, chopped
 
2 (2-ounce) cans chopped green chiles
 
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
 
1 teaspoon ground cumin
 
6 cups chicken broth
 
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can mexican-style stewed tomatoes
 
3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
 
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
 
2 teaspoons lime juice
 
salt and freshly ground pepper
 
4 ounces shredded monterey Jack cheese (about 1 cup)
 
2 cups tortilla chips

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook onion in oil over medium heat until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, chiles, jalapeno pepper, and cumin. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
2. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in shallow bowls, sprinkled with cheese and tortilla chips.

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