Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
Servings4Cuisine
CourseMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Onion1 Large, chopped
 Vegetable oil1 1/2 Tablespoon
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), chopped
 Green chiles2 Can (10oz), chopped
 Jalapeno pepper1 To taste, minced
 Ground cumin1 Teaspoon
 Chicken broth6 Cup (16 tbs)
 Stewed tomatoes1 Can (10oz)
 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
 Cilantro3 Tablespoon, chopped
 Lime juice2 Teaspoon
 Ground pepper1 To taste
 Shredded monterey jack cheese4 Ounce
 Tortilla chips2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt To Taste

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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