{"id":"cf8e2340-98ce-49f0-9471-1b5f53b8b6b0","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/cf8e2340-98ce-49f0-9471-1b5f53b8b6b0","source_url":"https://smittenkitchen.com/2022/03/simple-chicken-tortilla-soup/","title":"Simple Chicken Tortilla Soup","servings":4,"servings_text":"Servings: 4 to 5","total_time":"P0DT0H35M0S","ingredients":[{"text":"2 tablespoons olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 large white onion, finely chopped","item":"large white onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"3 garlic cloves, minced","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":3,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 jalapeño, finely chopped (see Note about other heat options)","item":"jalapeño, finely chopped","quantity":1,"preparation":"see Note about other heat options"},{"text":"1 teaspoon ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon ground chile powder (see Note about other heat options)","item":"ground chile powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"see Note about other heat options"},{"text":"4 tablespoons tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":4,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 to 4 cups chicken stock or broth","item":"chicken stock or broth","quantity":3,"quantity_max":4,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (see Note)","item":"boneless, skinless chicken thighs","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"see Note"},{"text":"1 can black beans, drained and rinsed","item":"black beans","quantity":1,"unit":"can","preparation":"drained and rinsed"},{"text":"1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels (optional)","item":"fresh or frozen corn kernels","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"Kosher salt and black pepper","item":"Kosher salt and black pepper"},{"text":"Juice of half a lime","item":"Juice of half a lime"},{"text":"Cotija cheese, crumbled","item":"Cotija cheese, crumbled"},{"text":"1 medium avocado, sliced","item":"medium avocado","quantity":1,"preparation":"sliced"},{"text":"Sour cream or Mexican crema","item":"Sour cream or Mexican crema"},{"text":"Second half of lime, cut into wedges","item":"Second half of lime, cut into wedges"},{"text":"Chopped fresh cilantro","item":"Chopped fresh cilantro"},{"text":"Corn tortillas, cut into thin ribbons, to fry (instructions below)","item":"Corn tortillas, cut into thin ribbons, to fry","preparation":"instructions below"},{"text":"Hot sauce","item":"Hot sauce"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat a large or 4-quart soup pot over medium-high."},{"number":2,"text":"Once hot, add olive oil."},{"number":3,"text":"Once oil is hot add onion, garlic, and jalapeño and cook, stirring, until softened and beginning to brown at the edges, about 5 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Add cumin and chile cook one minute."},{"number":5,"text":"Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until one shade darker, about 2 to 3 minutes."},{"number":6,"text":"Add 3 cups chicken broth and stir to combine."},{"number":7,"text":"Add chicken thighs and bring the soup to a simmer."},{"number":8,"text":"Reduce heat to medium-low and cover, simmering for 15 minutes, until chicken is very tender and cooked through."},{"number":9,"text":"Remove chicken with tongs and transfer to a cutting board."},{"number":10,"text":"Add beans and corn (optional; still frozen is fine to soup), gently simmer for 3 to 5 minutes."},{"number":11,"text":"While it simmers, use two forks to shred chicken into bite-sized pieces."},{"number":12,"text":"Season soup well with salt and black pepper."},{"number":13,"text":"Return shredded chicken to soup and warm through, 1 minute."},{"number":14,"text":"If the soup is too thick for your liking at this point, add all or part of remaining 1 cup broth and bring back to a simmer."},{"number":15,"text":"Check seasoning again and adjust to taste."},{"number":16,"text":"Remove from heat and squeeze lime juice of half a lime over."},{"number":17,"text":"Serve with any finishings of your choice; shown here with avocado, cilantro, cotija, tortilla strips, and hot sauce."},{"number":18,"text":"Want to make fried corn tortilla strips?"},{"number":19,"text":"In a large nonstick frying pan, heat a generous 1/4-inch of a neutral/high heat-safe oil over medium-high until a drop of water flicked in sizzles dramatically."},{"number":20,"text":"Add a handful of corn tortilla strips and cook, stirring a bit, until they begin to brown at the edges, 2 to 3 minutes."},{"number":21,"text":"Scoop out with tongs or a slotted spoon, shaking off excess oil, and transfer to paper towels to drain."},{"number":22,"text":"Season immediately with salt."},{"number":23,"text":"Repeat with remaining strips."},{"number":24,"text":"I promise, there will be no leftovers, but if there are, they keep in a bag at room temperature for a few days."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.763888+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.763888+00:00"}