Mexican Spicy Tortilla Soup

Name: Mexican Spicy Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g Chicken; 800 g tomatoes; 150 g onion; 15 g garlic; 30 g jalapeño; 1000 ml chicken broth; 5 g cumin; 10 g chili powder; 3 g oregano; 120 g corn tortillas; 200 g avocado; 40 g lime

Hearty soup with chicken, tomatoes, and chilies, topped with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, and lime. The base can be made ahead, then topped fresh.

Total: 1 h 15 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 385
Protein: 32 g
Fat: 14 g
Carbs: 34 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Chicken500 g
tomatoes800 g
onion150 g
garlic15 g
jalapeño30 g
chicken broth1000 ml
cumin5 g
chili powder10 g
oregano3 g
corn tortillas120 g
avocado200 g
lime40 g

Method

5 steps

Sauté diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped jalapeño in a pot until softened.
Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, and oregano; simmer for 30 minutes.
Poach chicken in the broth until cooked through, then remove and shred before returning to the pot.
Slice corn tortillas into strips and fry in a pan until crispy.
Serve soup topped with sliced avocado, lime wedges, and crispy tortilla strips.