Name: The Border Tortilla Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded; Salt and pepper, to taste; 4 corn tortillas, sliced into strips; 1 avocado, diced; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; Juice of 1 lime

The Border Tortilla Soup Recipe

Olva Collins Modified: August 8, 2024

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How To Make The Border Tortilla Soup Recipe

A hearty and flavorful soup with tender chicken, tangy tomatoes, and crispy tortilla strips.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 corn tortillas, sliced into strips
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeño and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
Add the cumin and chili powder and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Add the shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper.
In a separate pan, fry the tortilla strips until crispy.
Serve the soup in bowls and top with the crispy tortilla strips, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.