EASY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP WITH BEAN AND CHEESE NACHOS

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This weeknight-friendly soup inspired by the Mexican classic is enriched by the flavor of smoky chipotles, brightened by lime, and ready in just 22 minutes.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories 22-Minute Meals Dinner Soup/Stew Chicken Tortillas Cheese Cumin Bean Tomato Avocado Chile Pepper

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

4 (6") corn tortillas, divided
2 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil, such as grapeseed, plus more for brushing
1/4 cup canned refried beans
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
1 teaspoon ground cumin, plus more for dusting
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 2.5 ounces)
1 small onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
1 teaspoon finely chopped canned chipotle chiles, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/2"-thick strips, strips cut in half lengthwise if large
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 1 1/2-2 limes), plus 1 lime, cut into wedges
Sliced avocado, sliced radish, and cilantro leaves with tender stems (for serving; optional)

Steps:

Arrange a rack in top third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Arrange 2 tortillas on a rimmed baking sheet and brush with oil. Bake 5 minutes, then flip and continue to bake until crispy, 4-5 minutes more. Carefully spread each tortilla with 2 Tbsp. refried beans; season lightly with salt and dust with cumin. Top with cheese. Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted and browned, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly. Cut each tortilla into 4 wedges to create nachos.
Meanwhile, cut remaining 2 tortillas into 1" pieces. Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add onion and tortilla pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and remaining 1 tsp. cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Immediately add broth, tomatoes, chiles and sauce, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Cover pot, increase heat to high, and bring to a gentle simmer. Uncover, reduce heat to medium, and add chicken. Gently simmer over medium heat until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Remove pot from heat. Stir in 2 Tbsp. lime juice. Season with adobo sauce, salt, or pepper, if needed. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with nachos, lime wedges, avocado, radish, and cilantro, if using. Season with pepper, if needed, and serve immediately.
Do Ahead
Soup (without nachos) can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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Kola

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This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors. I would definitely make this again.

Md Reyas

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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe. I would make it again, but I would use less salt.

Bussiness Ideas

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This soup was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the broth was a bit bland. I would not make this again.

Md.Shakirul islam Monir

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I'm not sure what went wrong, but this soup was a disaster. The chicken was dry and the broth was tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe.

Naomi Waithera

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This soup was a waste of time and money. The ingredients were not fresh and the soup tasted awful. I would not recommend this recipe.

Musenero Abdulrahim

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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out terrible. The chicken was overcooked and the broth was watery. I would not recommend this recipe.

Amir Bhutta

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This soup was a disappointment. The chicken was tough and the broth was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.

Haroon Mashi

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The soup was good, but I found it to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices to give it more flavor.

Sr Rakib

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This soup was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.

Namujjuzi Jenifer

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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very satisfying.

Kory Castro

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This soup was delicious! The chicken was tender and the broth was flavorful. I also loved the bean and cheese nachos. I would definitely make this again.