Chicken Tortilla Soup

June 28th, 2024

After indulging in homemade sweets and rich foods during the holidays, you’re likely ready to enjoy something lighter and simpler. With the temps still dropping below freezing, a warm bowl of chicken tortilla soup with simple ingredients is the perfect answer to “What’s for dinner?”.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small-medium onion, diced
  • 1 small red pepper, diced
  • 1 small yellow pepper, diced
  • 1 poblano pepper, charred, peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 3 cups canned fire roasted tomatoes
  • 2-1/2 quarts chicken stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons Mexican hot sauce
  • 2 ears sweet corn, charred, kernels removed from cob
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese sauce
  • 1 small package corn tortillas tossed with 2 tablespoons water and 1 tablespoon of Madeira, pureed in food processor. Set aside.

Directions

In a large stock pot over medium heat, saute the onions, peppers, and garlic in vegetable oil until soft.

Add tomatoes, chicken stock, and seasonings. Bring to a boil.

Add corn and tortilla puree. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.

Add chicken and simmer another 5 to 10 minutes.

Add cheese sauce and stir. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Recipe from our friends at Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove. Image from Getty Images.