Description
A comforting and creamy soup filled with tender chicken, spices, and crispy tortilla strips, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or thighs (diced)
- 1 cup cream
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned. Season with salt, cumin, and chili powder.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Slowly stir in the cream until well combined.
- Season with chopped cilantro and lime juice to taste.
- Prepare tortilla strips by frying or baking them until crisp.
- Serve hot, garnished with tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
Cooking slowly helps meld the flavors; taste as you go to adjust seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken soup, creamy soup, tortilla soup, family recipe, comfort food