Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup
(from jlong3658’s recipe box)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: Dinner - Soup
Ingredients
- 3 tsps vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup diced tomatoes with liquid (15 oz can)
- 4 tsp chili powder
- Chicken Soup Base (10 cups broth and 4 cups shredded chicken)
- coarse salt and ground pepper
- 3 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 avocado, thinly sliced
- 2 oz cotija cheese, crumbled (1/3 cup)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- lime wedges, for serving
Directions
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eheat oven to 400. In a large pot, heat 1 tsp. oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes and liquid and chili powder and cook until most of liquid is evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil; season with salt and pepper.
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Meanwhile, on a rimmed baking sheet, toss tortilla strips with 2 tsp oil. Bake until crisp and golden, 8 minutes, tossing halfway through.
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Divide chicken, avocado, cheese, cilantro, and scallion among six bowls; top with broth and tortilla strips serve with lime wedges.