Chicken Tortilla Soup

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season chicken thighs and breast with black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, chili powder, and oregano.
  2. 2Season chicken thighs and breast with black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, chili powder, and oregano.
  3. 3Season chicken thighs and breast with black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, chili powder, and oregano.
  4. 4Heat oil in a pan.
  5. 5Heat oil in a pan.
  6. 6Heat oil in a pan.
  7. 7Sear the seasoned chicken in the hot pan until browned.
  8. 8Sear the seasoned chicken in the hot pan until browned.
  9. 9Sear the seasoned chicken in the hot pan until browned.
  10. 10Remove the seared chicken from the pan.
  11. 11Remove the seared chicken from the pan.
  12. 12Remove the seared chicken from the pan.
  13. 13Add the remaining seasoning mix to the pan, along with diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
  14. 14Add the remaining seasoning mix to the pan, along with diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
  15. 15Add the remaining seasoning mix to the pan, along with diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
  16. 16Pour chicken broth into the pan.
  17. 17Pour chicken broth into the pan.
  18. 18Pour chicken broth into the pan.
  19. 19Return the seared chicken to the pan with the broth.
  20. 20Return the seared chicken to the pan with the broth.
  21. 21Return the seared chicken to the pan with the broth.
  22. 22Add diced tomatoes to the pan.
  23. 23Add diced tomatoes to the pan.
  24. 24Add diced tomatoes to the pan.
  25. 25Add guajillo chiles to the soup.
  26. 26Add guajillo chiles to the soup.
  27. 27Add guajillo chiles to the soup.
  28. 28Transfer the guajillo chiles to a blender with some of the soup liquid.
  29. 29Transfer the guajillo chiles to a blender with some of the soup liquid.
  30. 30Transfer the guajillo chiles to a blender with some of the soup liquid.
  31. 31Add chipotles in adobo sauce to the blender.
  32. 32Add chipotles in adobo sauce to the blender.
  33. 33Add chipotles in adobo sauce to the blender.
  34. 34Blend until smooth.
  35. 35Blend until smooth.
  36. 36Blend until smooth.
  37. 37Remove the cooked chicken from the pan.
  38. 38Remove the cooked chicken from the pan.
  39. 39Remove the cooked chicken from the pan.
  40. 40Pour the blended chile mixture into the soup.
  41. 41Pour the blended chile mixture into the soup.
  42. 42Pour the blended chile mixture into the soup.
  43. 43Shred the cooked chicken.
  44. 44Shred the cooked chicken.
  45. 45Shred the cooked chicken.
  46. 46Add the shredded chicken back to the soup.
  47. 47Add the shredded chicken back to the soup.
  48. 48Add the shredded chicken back to the soup.
  49. 49Add a pinch of salt to taste.
  50. 50Add a pinch of salt to taste.
  51. 51Add a pinch of salt to taste.
  52. 52Ladle the chicken tortilla soup into a bowl.
  53. 53Ladle the chicken tortilla soup into a bowl.
  54. 54Ladle the chicken tortilla soup into a bowl.
  55. 55Top with fried tortilla chips.
  56. 56Top with fried tortilla chips.
  57. 57Top with fried tortilla chips.
  58. 58Sprinkle with cotija cheese.
  59. 59Sprinkle with cotija cheese.
  60. 60Sprinkle with cotija cheese.
  61. 61Garnish with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, sour cream, and a lime wedge.
  62. 62Garnish with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, sour cream, and a lime wedge.
  63. 63Garnish with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, sour cream, and a lime wedge.

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken thighs
  • 2 Chicken thighs
  • 2 Chicken thighs
  • 1 Chicken breast
  • 1 Chicken breast
  • 1 Chicken breast
  • Ground black pepper
  • Ground black pepper
  • Ground black pepper
  • Paprika
  • Paprika
  • Paprika
  • Garlic powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Onion powder
  • Onion powder
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Chili powder
  • Chili powder
  • Chili powder
  • Oregano
  • Oregano
  • Oregano
  • Oil
  • Oil
  • Oil
  • Onion, diced
  • Onion, diced
  • Onion, diced
  • Garlic, minced
  • Garlic, minced
  • Garlic, minced
  • Chicken broth
  • Chicken broth
  • Chicken broth
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Diced tomatoes
  • 3 Guajillo chiles
  • 3 Guajillo chiles
  • 3 Guajillo chiles
  • Chipotles in adobo sauce
  • Chipotles in adobo sauce
  • Chipotles in adobo sauce
  • Tortilla chips
  • Tortilla chips
  • Tortilla chips
  • Cotija cheese
  • Cotija cheese
  • Cotija cheese
  • Cilantro
  • Cilantro
  • Cilantro
  • Avocado
  • Avocado
  • Avocado
  • Sour cream
  • Sour cream
  • Sour cream
  • Lime
  • Lime
  • Lime

Equipment

TraySmall bowlSpoonPanTongsWooden spoonBlenderLadleStrainer