The World's Best Tortilla Soup Recipe

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 white onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, diced
• 1 (32 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 4 large fresh tomatoes, diced
• 2 Anaheim chile peppers, stemmed and seeded
• 1 jalapeo pepper, stemmed and seeded (optional)
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 whole rotisserie chicken, torn into bite-sized pieces
• 1 lime, cut into 10 wedges
• 3 cups crushed corn chips
• 1 (8 ounce) sour cream
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 avocado, peeled, seeded, and sliced
• 3 sprigs cilantro, diced

Directions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and garlic, then cook and stir until browned and tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in both cans of chicken broth and the diced canned tomatoes. Add the fresh tomatoes as well.
4. Mix in the Anaheim chile peppers, jalapeo pepper (if using), ground cumin, chili powder, and black pepper. Stir well.
5. Add the shredded rotisserie chicken and bring the soup to a boil.
6. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
7. Carefully ladle the soup into individual serving bowls.
8. Squeeze a lime wedge into each bowl to add a burst of citrus flavor.
9. Top each serving with crushed corn chips, a dollop of sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, sliced avocado, and a sprinkle of cilantro.

Recipe Tip

You can substitute Mexican cheese blend for the Cheddar cheese and use tortilla strips (such as Mission) instead of corn chips for a slightly different texture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 562
• Total Fat: 36g (46% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 13g (63% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 110mg (37% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 1075mg (47% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 28g (10% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 4g (13% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 5g
• Protein: 33g (67% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 30mg (33% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 288mg (22% Daily Value)
• Iron: 4mg (19% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 640mg (14% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is based on available data. Please consult a medical professional if you are following a medically restrictive diet.