Chicken Tortilla Soup

1h 15m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Season chicken with: 2 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp cumin, 1 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp chili powder
  2. 2Add oil to a large pot and pan-fry chicken until golden char; set aside.
  3. 3In the same pot, fry 1 chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 minced jalapeño until fragrant.
  4. 4Add 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp cinnamon; sauté.
  5. 5Add 4 cups chicken broth and 2 cups of water.
  6. 6Add 2 bay leafs and 1 tsp Mexican oregano; bring to a boil.
  7. 7Add the chicken back into the pot, along with 3 chili guajillos (seeds removed).
  8. 8Simmer on low heat, covered, for 1 hour until chicken shreds easily.
  9. 9Remove the chicken and chilis from the pot; shred the chicken and blend the chilis with some broth.
  10. 10Add 1 large can of crushed tomatoes and the blended chili sauce to the pot.
  11. 11Add 2 cups black beans and 2 cups roasted corn; mix well.
  12. 12Add the shredded chicken and a handful of chopped cilantro.
  13. 13Simmer for 5 minutes, then fry tortilla strips until golden.
  14. 14Add salt to taste and garnish with sour cream, roasted corn, tortilla strips, cilantro, lime, cheese, and avocado.

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 chili guajillos
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 2 bay leafs
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 cups black beans
  • 2 cups roasted corn
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 large can crushed tomatoes
  • 0 tortilla strips
  • 0 sour cream
  • 0 cheese
  • 0 avocado
  • 1 lime

Equipment

large potblender