Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
For this recipe you will need: Medium sized soup or stock pot,
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 poblano peppers (seeded and chopped)
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 18 oz whole peeled tomatoes
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ jalapeno (seeded and finely diced - add more if you like spicier foods)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 - 3 tsp sea salt (start with 2 then check to see if more is needed)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 limes (juiced, plus wedges for garnish)
- 3 ½ cups chicken (shredded and cooked)
- ½ cup tightly packed cilantro (chopped)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or cojito cheese
- tortilla chips (you can substitute grain-free tortilla chips or plantain chips)
Optional Garnishes
- sour cream
- avocado
- cilantro (extra for garnish)
- red onion (chopped)
- green onion (chopped)
- pico de gallo
In a wide-bottomed pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and sautee until tender.
Add garlic, jalapenos, and poblano pepper. Sautee for another minute, then pour in the whole tomatoes. Chop them in to quarters using a spatula.
Stir in broth and tomato paste.
Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and paprika.
Bring pot to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in lime juice, cilantro and shredded chicken.
Ladle soup into individual bowls and top with sliced avocado. Serve with cheddar cheese and tortilla chips/grain-free tortilla chips/plaintain chips and lime wedges.
Calories: 2319kcal | Carbohydrates: 125g | Protein: 146g | Fat: 143g | Saturated Fat: 70g | Cholesterol: 451mg | Sodium: 15714mg | Potassium: 4784mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 8179IU | Vitamin C: 324mg | Calcium: 1243mg | Iron: 19mg