Ina Garten Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Chicken tortilla soup is warm and full of flavor. This Ina Garten Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe is very easy and tasty. You can make it at home without any stress.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Tortillas cut into strips
- Lime slices for serving
- Fresh cilantro optional
- Avocado slices optional
Instructions
Cook the onions
- Heat oil in a large pot. Add chopped onions. Cook until soft and light golden in color.
Add garlic and spices
- Put in garlic, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Stir for one minute to release strong flavor.
Add tomatoes and broth
- Pour diced tomatoes and chicken broth into the pot. Mix everything well with a wooden spoon slowly.
Add chicken and beans
- Place shredded chicken, corn, and black beans. Let the soup cook gently on low heat for flavor.
Simmer the soup
- Cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes. This helps all flavors blend and become rich.
Bake tortilla strips
- Spread tortilla strips on a tray. Bake at 180°C until they turn crispy and light brown.
Check seasoning
- Taste the soup. Add more salt, pepper, or spices if you want stronger or softer flavor.
Serve warm
- Pour the soup into bowls. Add crispy tortilla strips, cilantro, lime, or avocado on top.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken if you want faster cooking.
- Add extra chili powder if you like spicy soup.
- Use fresh tomatoes for brighter flavor.
- Add cheese on top for a creamy finish.
- Replace chicken with vegetables for a vegetarian soup.
- Add cooked rice to make the soup thicker and heavier.
- Use homemade chicken broth for best taste.