If you’ve never enjoyed Tortilla Soup, especially one that’s homemade, you are in for a treat! This is one of my absolute favorite soups ever because it’s so easy to make and the flavors are divine! Using simple ingredients, we can create a bold, rich, and comforting soup in just around 40 minutes!
Why Make This Chicken Tortilla Soup
Simple Ingredient List Easy, Straightforward Recipe Comforting Soup Includes Instructions For Slow Cooker/Pressure Cooker Ready In Just About 40 Minutes
Tortilla soup is one of those recipes that warms you from the inside out! It starts off with a rich, well developed broth, full of chicken and corn, then is finally topped off with crispy, crunchy tortilla strips, rich avocado slices, fresh, punchy cilantro and melty shredded cheddar cheese. Talk about easy and delicious!
Ingredient Notes
Tortilla Soup
Olive Oil – Substitute sunflower, safflower or avocado oil. Jalapeno – Chopped, with seeds removed! Spices – Mild chili powder, ground cumin and salt and pepper. Corn Kernels – Fresh or frozen! Tomatoes – I used fire roasted tomatoes because they give a nice, deep, smoky flavor to the soup. Chicken – Cooked chicken, shredded. I usually buy a rotisserie chicken and use that. Chicken Broth – I always opt for low sodium. Lime Juice – Freshly squeezed is best!
Toppings
Tortillas – Small corn or flour tortillas, sliced into thin strips! Vegetable Oil – For frying such as canola oil. Cilantro – Fresh, chopped. Lime slices Cheese – I used cheddar cheese, shredded.
How To Make Chicken Tortilla Soup
Tortilla Chips
Tortilla Soup
Alternative Cooking Methods
Slow Cooker
Pressure Cooker
Tips
Storing Leftover Tortilla Soup
Be sure to let your tortilla soup fully cool, then transfer to a shallow, airtight container. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days. The tortilla strips can be placed in a bag with the air pushed out and stored for up to 3 days in the cupboard!
Freezing
Let the tortilla soup cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer for 4-6 months. Tip: Place it near the back of the freezer where the temperature is the most consistent. When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating on the stove. Prepare all the garnishes when ready to serve.
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