Chicken Tortilla Soup

Fall weather has definitely hit here in Utah. Sunday was cold and rainy, the perfect kind of weather for soup. I found a recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup, but it was really complicated. So I simplified it and made a few other changes. It turned out delicious! All my boys requested that I it on our regular rotation. It is a perfect meal for all those upcoming chilly evenings!


This soup is served with grated cheese, chips, and avocados. I loved the avocado with it. Seriously so yummy! Sour cream would probably be good too, but we didn’t try that.

In all honesty, I was the only one who added the garnishes. The rest of my family had their bowls almost empty before they even noticed there were garnishes on the table. They liked it that much!!

I have tried chicken tortilla soup at several restaurants, and this one is just as good as all of them. And you can feed your whole family for about the price of one bowl at a restaurant. Gotta love that!

Yield: 8-10 servings

Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Hearty chicken soup with a Mexican flair.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1-2 carrots, sliced
• 1 anaheim pepper, finely diced
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp oregano
• 3 chicken breasts
• lemon pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Toppings:
• Shredded cheese (whatever kind you like)
• Tortilla tips, lightly crushed
• Avocado, diced

Instructions

Saute tomatoes, onion, and garlic in the bottom of a large soup pot till very soft. Add broth, vegetables, and spices.

Sprinkle chicken with lemon pepper and brown all sides in a small amount of oil in a medium hot skillet. Add the chicken to the soup. Simmer till veggies are tender and chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken; shred, and return to soup. Heat through, and add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with cheese, chips, and avocado.

Other favorite soup recipes:
 Chicken Bacon Ranch Soup/Taco Soup/Salmon Chowder/Zuppa Tuscana Soup