Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chopped corn tortillas are cooked into this chicken soup, along with garlic, onions, cumin, and chili powder.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 418 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, coarsely chopped
• 5 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Remove bay leaves and stir in chicken. Continue cooking until chicken is heated through.