This soup is filled with bone broth and juicy chicken and thickened with grain free tortillas. It is hearty and comforting and the perfect vehicle for your favorite toppings. I love to serve it piled high with Siete chips, a squeeze of lime and slices of creamy avocado. In the height of summer fresh corn is a delicious addition. When I am craving a heartier meal I add cooked white rice when serving.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Description
This soup is filled with bone broth and juicy chicken and thickened with grain free tortillas. It is hearty and comforting and the perfect vehicle for your favorite toppings. I love to serve it piled high with Siete chips, a squeeze of lime and slices of creamy avocado. In the height of summer fresh corn is a delicious addition. When I am craving a heartier meal I add cooked white rice when serving.
Ingredients
2 tablespoon olive oil
salt and freshly ground pepper
1 medium onion, diced
4 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
4 cloves of garlic
1 serrano or jalepno chili , minced
1.5 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
2–3 bone in skin on chicken breast (or a combo of breast and thigh)
6 cups chicken broth
1 (28 oz can) diced or crushed tomatoes
4 siete or corn tortillas – sliced
toppings: cilantro, avocado, lime, siete chips. cheese, cooked rice
Instructions
- Coat the bottom of a large stockpot or dutch oven with olive oil, then warm on the stove over medium heat. Sauté onion, celery, and carrots until they soften, about 8 minutes.
- Add garlic, jalapeño, cumin, and coriander, and stir to combine. Sauté for another two minutes, then add the chicken breast halves. Season with salt and pepper, then pour chicken broth and tomatoes over chicken to cover.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and add the tortilla strips. Let it simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken, when it is cool enough to handle shred the meat discarding the skin and bones. Return to the pot. Continue to cook down for a few more minutes.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
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