Chicken Tortilla Soup #soup #recipe #mexicanfood

Chicken Tortilla Soup 🇲🇽
A comforting Mexican-style tortilla soup made with homemade chicken broth, tomatoes, guajillo chiles, shredded chicken, crispy tortilla strips, and fresh toppings.

A little taste of home and a delicious way to celebrate Mexico’s Independence.

INGREDIENTS
* 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
* 4–6 cups water
* 8 plum tomatoes
* 5 guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed
* 1 white or yellow onion, divided
* 7 garlic cloves, divided
* 2 celery stalks, optional
* 2 bay leaves
* Handful of fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
* 4 tsp Knorr chicken bouillon, divided
* 1 tsp cumin
* 1 tsp paprika
* 1 tsp oregano
* Salt & black pepper, to taste
* Canola or corn oil
* Corn tortillas
* Queso fresco
* 1 avocado, diced
* Lime wedges

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make the Chicken Broth
Add chicken breasts, 4–6 cups water, garlic, ½ onion, celery, cilantro, 1 tsp Knorr, bay leaves, salt, and pepper to a large pot. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce to low, cover, and cook 35–40 minutes, until chicken is tender and fully cooked. Remove chicken, cool, shred, and set aside. Reserve the broth.

2. Cook Tomatoes & Guajillo Chiles
Add 8 tomatoes and cleaned guajillo chiles to the chicken broth. Cook about 10 minutes, until softened. Transfer to a blender. Strain and reserve the broth.

3. Blend the Sauce
Blend tomatoes and chiles until smooth. Add ¼ onion, 3 garlic cloves, 2 tsp Knorr, cumin, paprika, oregano, and 2 cups reserved broth. Blend until smooth.

4. Cook & Combine
Heat a little oil in a large pot over medium heat. Carefully add the blended sauce and simmer for a few minutes. Add remaining strained broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10–15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.

5. Add Chicken
Stir in shredded chicken and simmer a few more minutes to absorb the flavors.

6. Make Tortilla Strips
Cut corn tortillas into thin strips. Fry in hot oil in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and lightly salt if desired.

7. Serve
Ladle soup into bowls and top with crispy tortilla strips, queso fresco, onion, avocado, and fresh cilantro. Finish with fresh lime and enjoy!

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