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Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Instructions
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In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil and sauté the onions and salt for 3 minutes.
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Add the bell peppers, garlic clove and cumin and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
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Add the broth and remaining ingredients (except for the lime juice & tortilla chips). Bring to a boil, cover, then reduce to a simmer.
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After 10-15 minutes (depending on the size of your chicken breasts) remove the chicken from the pot and shred, using a fork or hand mixer. Place the shredded chicken back into the pot with the lime juice and simmer for another 3-4 minutes or until chicken is heated though.
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Remove bay leaf, pour soup into bowls, and top with crushed tortilla chips for everyone to stir in on their own. Serve with desired toppings on the side.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Maximize Chicken Flavor 🍗Poach the chicken breast directly in the broth with the bay leaf and aromatics for 12-15 minutes, then shred it—this infuses the soup with chicken essence and keeps the meat incredibly tender.
- Toast Cumin for Depth 🌶️Bloom the cumin powder in hot oil for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients to unlock its earthy aromatics and create a more sophisticated, layered flavor profile.
- Crispy Tortilla Chip Timing ✨Add tortilla chips to the bowl just before serving rather than stirring into the soup—this keeps them crunchy for textural contrast instead of becoming soggy.
- Build Deeper Flavor 🧅Sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until caramelized (5-7 minutes) before adding broth to develop a richer, more complex base flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Fresh Cilantro & Lime Balance 🍋Reserve half your cilantro and all lime juice for finishing the soup at the table—this preserves their brightness and allows guests to customize acidity and freshness to their taste.
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Diet at a Glance
High Protein
Low Carb
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