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Chicken Tortilla Soup cooked on the stove using shredded rotisserie chicken and topped with homemade tortilla strips, fresh avocado and shredded jack cheese.

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My Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe is full of delicious flavors and reminds me of the tortilla soup I used to order at Islands Restaurants! If you haven’t had it, trust me it’s amazing! You can serve this soup as a main dish, an appetizer, or as a side dish.

We like to serve this soup with a fresh salad or soft homemade tortillas. This recipe serves about 4 people, so if you are cooking for a large crowd, you can easily double the recipe. Store leftovers completely cooled in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.

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Ingredients you need to make Chicken Tortilla Soup from scratch:

Rotisserie chicken (3 cups shredded) – If you don’t have a rotisserie chicken, try my super easy Mexican Shredded Chicken recipe.

Red Bell Pepper

Hatch Chile Pepper – Or you can use regular green bell pepper.

Onion – Yellow, white, sweet or red onion all work great in this recipe.

Garlic Cloves– Fresh garlic is best in this recipe.

Carrot

Chicken Broth – I used low sodium chicken broth in this recipe.

Water

Lime- Fresh lime juice works best in this recipe.

Salt– I almost always use sea salt in my recipes, but you can use any salt you have on hand.

Black Pepper – Fresh cracked or ground both work great in this recipe.

Oil – olive, canola, or avocado oil.

Cayenne Pepper – Adds some nice heat to the soup.

Chili Powder

Cilantro – Fresh chopped cilantro adds delicious flavor – you don’t want to skip.

Toppings:

Corn tortillas – For the tortilla strips, you can also use flour tortillas.

Fresh Avocado (optional topping)

Jack Cheese (optional topping)

These are the tools you need to make this recipe:

  • Dutch Oven or Stockpot – To cook your soup in.
  • Wooden Spoon or Cooking Spoon – For stirring while your soup is cooking.
  • Chef Knife – To prepare your veggies.
  • Measuring Spoons and Cups – For properly measuring all of your ingredients.
  • Cutting Board – To chop and prepare your veggies.
  • Liquid Measuring Cup – To measure the liquids.
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How to make the best homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup:

Add 1 tbsp oil to a large saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add peppers, onions, carrots, salt, pepper, cayenne and chili powder. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a low simmer. Simmer for 40 minutes.

While the soup is simmering, make tortilla strips by tossing the strips into a large skillet over medium heat. Stir strips around for about 1-2 minutes until lightly crisp and golden on both sides. Remove from pan and set on a paper towel to cool.

Once soup is done simmering, remove from heat and let cool for about 5 minutes.

Serve your chicken tortilla soup with tortilla strips, chunks of avocado and jack cheese(optional). Enjoy!

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If you enjoyed this recipe, here are a few more soup/chili recipes I think you’ll love!

Creamy Chicken Taco Soup – Easiest taco soup recipe cooked on the stovetop with shredded chicken, pinto beans, tomato and corn in a creamy flavor packed soup finished with cilantro and lime juice.

Slow Cooker Ground Beef Chili – Hearty ground beef and bean chili cooked low and slow in a slow cooker/crockpot. Serve with chopped green onions and a dollop of sour cream!

Crockpot Creamy White Chicken Chili – Easy, creamy and absolutely delicious white chicken chili recipe cooked low and slow in your crockpot! If you are looking for a super easy and healthy dinner recipe to kick off the new year, this is it! This chili is loaded with chicken, beans, veggies, herbs, peppers and broth with a hint of cream cheese. 

Minestrone Soup – Warm and delicious Minestrone Soup made with veggies, beans and noodles in a delicious tomato based broth. This minestrone soup is super easy to make and really hits the spot! I love making this soup during the cooler months of the year, but it’s also excellent year round!

Slow Cooker Pork Roast Chili – Pork roast pinto bean chili cooked low and slow in a crockpot/slow cooker. This is the easiest, most delicious pork chili ever and it more than exceeded my expectations!

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Amanda Cooks & Styles
Chicken Tortilla Soup cooked on the stove using shredded rotisserie chicken and topped with homemade tortilla strips, fresh avocado and shredded jack cheese.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1/2 lb. rotisserie chicken 3 cups shredded
  • 1/2 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 hatch chile pepper diced
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 carrot peeled and finely diced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2-1/2 cups water
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp cilantro

toppings:

  • 2 corn tortillas sliced in thin strips
  • 1-2 avocados cut into 1/2″ chunks
  • 1/2 cup jack cheese shredded, optional

Instructions
 

  • Add 1 tbsp oil to a large saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add peppers, onions, carrots, salt, pepper, cayenne and chili powder. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a low simmer. Simmer for 40 minutes.
  • While the soup is simmering, make tortilla strips by tossing the strips into a large skillet over medium heat. Stir strips around for about 1-2 minutes until lightly crisp and golden on both sides. Remove from pan and set on a paper towel to cool.
  • Once soup is done simmering, remove from heat and let cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Serve your chicken tortilla soup with tortilla strips, chunks of avocado and jack cheese(optional). Enjoy!
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