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islands tortilla soup recipe
Lily Brooks

Islands Tortilla Soup Recipe

This islands tortilla soup recipe brings authentic Mexican warmth to your kitchen with rich broth, smoky spices, and crispy tortilla strips.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo minced plus 1 tsp sauce
  • 6 corn tortillas cut into strips
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 ripe avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 limes cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • Vegetable oil for frying tortillas

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Season chicken with salt and pepper, sear 4–5 min per side. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add onion and cook 3–4 min until translucent. Stir in garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeño. Cook 2 min.
  3. Add cumin, chili powder, paprika, and oregano. Toast 30–45 sec.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, then add diced tomatoes and chipotle with adobo sauce.
  5. Return chicken to pot, add broth. Bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer 35–40 min until chicken is tender.
  6. Remove chicken, shred with forks, return to pot. Simmer 5 more min. Adjust seasoning.
  7. Fry tortilla strips in hot oil 1–2 min until golden. Drain and salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 680mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g

Notes

Bake tortilla strips at 400°F for 10 minutes for a healthier option. Use rotisserie chicken to save time. Add beans for extra fiber.

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