Chicken and Tortilla Soup
Tortilla soup is the ultimate cure-all—a smoky, tomatoey chicken soup with spices, a cut of lime, and (optional) jalapeño heat. It’s also an excellent pantry meal.
- Makes4 to 6 servings
- Cook Time40 minutes
- Active time plus cooling20 minutes active
- 12
A favorite in homes and restaurants throughout Mexico and beyond, tortilla soup is a great way to use old, stale corn tortillas in your refrigerator. In this recipe, they do double duty: some are fried to create a crisp topping, while the rest are simmered into the broth, where they break down and give the soup body. The combination of chili powder, cumin and fire-roasted tomatoes lends smoky richness to the broth, and shredded chicken turns the soup into a full meal. Embellish with more garnishes if you like; see the suggestions below.
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