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Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
This tasty chicken tortilla soup is an easy recipe packed full of authentic Mexican flavors and ingredients. This healthy soup recipe is topped with baked tortilla chips and is a tasty main meal or appetizer.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
hour
hr
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
1
hour
hr
35
minutes
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Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Mexican
Servings:
8
people
Calories:
337
kcal
Author:
Becky Hardin
Ingredients
For tortilla chips:
2
8” tortillas
burrito size
3
tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
1
teaspoon
kosher salt
For soup:
2
bone-in chicken leg quarters
10
ounces
red enchilada sauce
1
teaspoon
salt
1
teaspoon
black pepper
10
cups
water
¼
cup
rice
8.5
ounces
corn
1 can
15.25
ounces
black beans
1 can, drained and rinsed
1
red chili pepper
chopped
1
cup
shredded cheddar cheese
Juice of 2 limes
¼
cup
fresh cilantro
Instructions
For tortilla chips:
Preheat oven at 350
°
C/170
°
C.
Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
Cut tortillas into thin strips.
2 8” tortillas
In a small bowl add the tortillas, olive oil, and salt. Mix well until tortillas are evenly coated.
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil,
1 teaspoon kosher salt,
2 8” tortillas
Arrange the tortilla strips onto the baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes until golden brown.
For soup:
Fill a large pot with 10 cups of water, add the chicken, enchilada sauce, salt, black pepper, and bring to boil.
2 bone-in chicken leg quarters,
10 ounces red enchilada sauce,
1 teaspoon salt,
10 cups water,
1 teaspoon black pepper
Simmer for 1 hour.
Add the rice and let it cook for 20 minutes.
¼ cup rice
Add the corn, beans, lime juice, cheddar cheese, and red chili peppers, simmer for 10 minutes.
8.5 ounces corn,
15.25 ounces black beans,
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese,
Juice of 2 limes,
1 red chili pepper
Garnish with tortilla chips, sprinkle with some fresh cilantro, and serve!
¼ cup fresh cilantro
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Notes
Storage:
Store chicken tortilla soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories:
337
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
29
g
|
Protein:
17
g
|
Fat:
17
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Cholesterol:
50
mg
|
Sodium:
1106
mg
|
Potassium:
351
mg
|
Fiber:
6
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
493
IU
|
Vitamin C:
9
mg
|
Calcium:
129
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg