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Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Soup 🍲 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽Mexican High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food

Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup brings a warm, peppery broth layered with cumin, chili powder, and a touch of cayenne. Tender chicken and softened tortilla pieces give the soup a rich body, while tomatoes, onions, garlic, and cilantro add fresh brightness. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want bold, comforting flavors.

  • Prep15 min
  • Cook50 min
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup
  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add tortillas, onion, cilantro, and garlic to the hot oil and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in diced tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, and bay leaves; bring it back to a boil. Lower the heat to medium, add salt and cayenne, and simmer for 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove the bay leaves and stir in the chicken. Cook until the chicken is heated through.

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