Classic Chicken Tortilla Soup
A delightful and authentic Mexican soup packed with flavors of seasoned chicken, tomatoes, and a hint of spice, topped with melted cheese and crunchy tortilla chips.
Ingredients
| 4 | cooked and diced |
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| 1 | tablespoon minced garlic |
| 2 | tablespoons flour |
| 1 3/4 | tablespoons flour |
| 3 | cups water |
| 1 | Rotel Tomatoes |
| 1 | diced tomatoes |
| 1/4 | cup fresh cilantro |
| 1/4 | teaspoon sugar |
| 1 | tablespoon Tabasco sauce |
| 8 | ounces shredded |
| 4-8 | ounces tortilla chips |
Instructions
| 1. | In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic until translucent. |
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| 2. | Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the onion and garlic mixture, stirring well to incorporate. |
| 3. | In a separate bowl, whisk 1 3/4 tablespoons of flour with water until smooth. Pour this mixture into the pot, stirring constantly. Let the soup simmer for 10 minutes. |
| 4. | Stir in the Rotel tomatoes, diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and cooked diced chicken. Cook for an additional 20 minutes over medium heat. |
| 5. | Season the soup with sugar and Tabasco sauce to taste, then simmer for another 10 minutes. |
| 6. | Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the soup, stirring until melted over low heat. |
| 7. | Crush the tortilla chips and sprinkle them into the soup, allowing it to rest for 15 minutes before serving. |
| 8. | When serving, garnish with extra shredded cheese and tortilla chips as desired. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 305.7 kcal |
| Protein | 23.1 g |
| Fat | 15.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g |
| Sugar | 3.1 g |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița