SANTA FE-TASTIC TORTILLA SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Vegetable or corn oil, for drizzling, plus 2 tablespoons -- 2 turns of the pot in a slow stream
3 ears corn on the cob or 2 ears fresh-frozen cobs, defrosted
1 red bell pepper, split and seeded
1 pound chicken breast tenders
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1/3 palm full
1 teaspoon cumin, 1/3 palm full
Salt and pepper
1 small to medium zucchini, small dice
1 medium yellow skinned onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 to 2 chipotle in adobo peppers (medium to hot heat level), chopped -- available in small cans in Mexican and Spanish food section of market
1 can stewed tomatoes, 28 ounces
1 can tomato sauce, 8 ounces
3 cups chicken stock, available in re-sealable paper containers on soup aisle
4 cups blue corn tortilla chips, broken up into large pieces
1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper Jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
Optional garnishes:
1/4 red raw onion, chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley leaves
1 ripe avocado, diced and dressed with the juice of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan to high and a soup pot to medium high. Drizzle oil on corn and place on grill. Add red pepper to grill with corn. Char vegetables 10 minutes, total, turning occasionally. Remove to cool, 5 minutes. Remove charred skin from the pepper. While vegetables cook, dice chicken. Add 2 tablespoons oil to hot soup pot. Add chicken to pot. Season with poultry seasoning, cumin, salt and pepper. Lightly brown chicken on each side. Add zucchini, onions and garlic and chipotle peppers. Cook vegetables with chicken 5 to 7 minutes to soften. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and stock. Bring soup to a bubble, reduce heat to medium low. Scrape corn off cob and add to soup. Chop grilled red pepper and stir into soup. Add chips to soup in handfuls and fold in. Serve soup immediately with scatter of shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Top with any or all of the suggested garnishes.

Farhan Shahid
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This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Abdull Sattar
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This is the best tortilla soup I've ever had. It's so flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Diinaari Mustafa Jeilani
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's even better the next day.


Sami
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I've tried many tortilla soup recipes and this one is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of flavors and it's always a hit with my guests.


Saif ur Rhman Kakar
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This soup is so flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend it.


Jarvis Limbrick
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I love that this soup is customizable. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste.


Klaudia Martin
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This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.


Sakil Mondol
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I love the smoky flavor of this soup. It's so unique and delicious.


Brandon Mweene
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This soup is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Andy Lynch
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I love that this soup can be made in one pot. It makes cleanup a breeze.


BOLO2UND340 TV
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This is the best tortilla soup recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and hearty.


Idemide chigoya
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Sk kashem
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


vasile josan
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I love that this soup is made with simple ingredients that I can find at my local grocery store.


Joyce Santiago
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Lx Limon
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I've tried many tortilla soup recipes and this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and has just the right amount of spice.


Gacha Miss Sunshine
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Md Jiyarul
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This is my go-to tortilla soup recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


KEVEN_ CALANGUINHO
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and hearty. I always make a big batch and freeze the leftovers for later.


Lauren Amory
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This tortilla soup was a hit with my family! It had just the right amount of spice and was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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