Tortilla Soup
If you've got diced tomatoes, boneless skinless chicken breasts and corn tortillas, you're most of the way to this chicken: about 65 minutes of cooking across 6 steps. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 6 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for oven and large pot. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (4)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
How to make it
- Cut the tortillas into thin strips, toss them lightly with a little of the oil, and bake at 200 C (400 F) for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp and golden, then set aside.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and soften the diced onion for 4 to 5 minutes, then stir in the minced garlic and cumin and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for a minute, then add the diced tomatoes and chicken stock and bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
- Slip the whole chicken breasts into the simmering broth, cover, and poach for 15 to 18 minutes until cooked through to an internal temperature of 74 C (165 F).
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot, then season the soup to taste with salt and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the crisp tortilla strips and chopped fresh coriander just before serving.
You'll use: Oven Β· Large pot Β· Saucepan
Ingredient substitutions
- Lime
- lemon
Tips & common questions
How long does Tortilla Soup take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 12 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lime?
Try lemon. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Tortilla Soup is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Tortilla Soup.jpg by Wikiwrimo, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.