Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Serve: 6 people
INGREDIENTS
This recipe has been a huge hit with everyone who has ever tried it.
Serve With: Rice
Main Ingredient: Chicken
2 tablespoons
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
minced garlic
1 can
fire-roasted diced tomatoes
Assorted Chicken
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 8-inch
flour tortilla, grilled, cut into thin strips
1 cup
shredded cheese
1
small onion, diced
6
cups chicken broth
1 can
black beans, rinsed and drained
2 limes
juiced, plus wedges for garnish
1 cup
roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1
avocado, pitted, sliced
Method
- In a large saucepan heat the vegetable oil. Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes. Once the onions have softened add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour the chicken broth, tomatoes and beans into the pot and bring to a boil. Once at a boil lower heat to simmer and add your chicken breasts.
- Cook the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes. Once the chicken is cooked remove from pot. When cool enough to handle shred it and set it aside. Add lime juice and fresh cilantro to the pot.
- In a serving bowl add a mound of shredded chicken. Ladle soup over chicken and top with a lime wedge, grilled tortilla strips, avocado slices and cheese.
