CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP WITH AVOCADO
Chicken tortilla soup with avocado is a dish from the Southwest that, typical to Southwestern cuisine, uses Mexican ingredients. Avocado is not always added, but it adds a fresh, creamy element to complement the soup's usually spicy broth and crisp tortilla strips. This dish can also be stewed for a few hours on low in a Crock-Pot to help develop the flavors. It's a hearty soup that can serve as a full meal instead of just a starter.
Provided by By The Lake
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Saute the chicken breasts on both sides in a skillet until cooked. Let the chicken cool and then shred it.
- Pour the olive oil into a large soup pot and saute the onion for a few minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, chicken, corn, green chilies, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper, and cook for a few minutes.
- Stir in the broth, tomatoes, bay leaf and lime juice. Bring the soup to a boil and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
- Prepare tortilla strips while the soup is cooking. Older tortillas will dry out more quickly and remain crisper in the soup. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray or brush both sides of the tortillas with vegetable oil. Slice them into thin strips. Spread the strips across a cookie sheet, and bake them for about 10 minutes until they're all crispy, stirring halfway through cooking time.
- Serve the soup in bowls, discarding the bay leaf. Peel, pit and chop the avocado, and sprinkle it into the soup along with the tortilla strips and cheese. Alternatively, place the tortilla strips in the bowl first and serve the soup over them.
- TIPS & WARNINGS: If you have only fresh tortillas, you may need to bake them in the oven longer. Alternatively, you can deep fry both older tortilla strips and fresh tortillas strips that have been dried out in the oven. Drain the fried strips on paper towels before adding to the soup.
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Lilian Kamau
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that it's so versatile and can be easily customized to my liking.
Md arafi Islam
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually serve it with a side of tortilla chips and sour cream.
Donna Crisman
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great recipe for a sick day. The chicken and vegetables are very soothing and the avocado adds a bit of creaminess.
TURBO GAMING
[email protected]I made this soup with a rotisserie chicken and it turned out great. It was so easy and convenient. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
Noah Black
[email protected]This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.
Zahir Gul
[email protected]I'm not a fan of avocado, but I still loved this soup. The avocado added a creamy texture and flavor that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Dili Leste
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that it's so versatile and can be easily customized to my liking.
Asad Siddiqui
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some extra vegetables, like corn and black beans, to make it even more hearty.
Ramesh Senchuri
[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It was so easy and convenient. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
Riyan Tahir
[email protected]This soup was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.
No Favor
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken tortilla soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.
Joseph Sserunjogi
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect meal for a cold winter day. The avocado added a great creamy texture and flavor.
Moeed Khan
[email protected]This soup was amazing! It was so easy to make and it tasted like it came from a restaurant. I will definitely be making this again.