Chicken Tortilla Soup + Corn Tortilla Strips
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Serves: 6 to 8
 
Chicken Tortilla Soup brings so many Mexican flavors from the spice of cumin and green chiles to the filling of black beans, corn, and tomatoes then topped with the yummy goodness of avocado, homemade corn tortilla strips, Monterey Jack cheese, and cilantro.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
  • 4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable)
  • 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 medium sized onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeds removed and chopped
  • 1 can diced green chiles
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz.) can corn, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded (to top)
  • Corn Tortilla strips
  • Avocado, cubed (for topping)
  • Sour Cream (for topping)
  • Cilantro (for topping)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Place chicken breasts on parchment lined baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil on chicken breasts, then sprinkle a small amount of spice mix on both sides. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is done. Use two forks to shred chicken. Set aside the remaining spice mix.
  2. While chicken is baking, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pot over medium high heat. Add onions and sauté 1 to 2 minutes until translucent, add garlic and red pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until veggies start to soften, then add the green chilies and remaining spice mix. Stir to combine then add black beans, corn, tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered.
  3. Add in cooked, shredded chicken and stir. Check seasonings, adding more chili powder for spice if needed and salt.
  4. Turn off heat and allow to sit for 15 minutes before serving.
  5. Just before serving, top with corn tortilla strips, shredded cheese, cubed avocado, sour cream and cilantro, if desired.
Recipe by The Well Dressed Kitchen at https://www.thewelldressedkitchen.com/soups/chicken-tortilla-soup-corn-tortilla-strips/