How to Make The World's Best Tortilla Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm and comforting bowl of tortilla soup. With its rich and savory broth, tender chicken, crispy tortilla strips, and zesty toppings, it's no wonder that tortilla soup has become a beloved dish around the world. This recipe for The World's Best Tortilla Soup is packed with flavor and is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

What sets this tortilla soup apart from the rest is its depth of flavor. The broth is simmered with a blend of spices, including c...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 (32 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 4 large fresh tomatoes, diced
  • 2 Anaheim chile peppers, stemmed and seeded
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed and seeded (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 whole rotisserie chicken, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lime, sliced into wedges
  • 3 cups crushed corn chips
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 avocado - peeled, seeded, and sliced
  • 3 sprigs cilantro, diced

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 10

  • Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until brown and tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cans of chicken broth and canned tomatoes. Add fresh tomatoes.
  • Mix Anaheim chile peppers, jalapeño pepper, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper into the pot. Stir in chicken. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer soup until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
  • Ladle soup into serving bowls; twist 1 lime wedge into each bowl. Top with corn chips, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, avocado, and cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    562 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 110mg
    • Sodium: 1075mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 288mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 640mg