Ina Garten Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
If you love warm and comforting meals, you will enjoy this soup. The Ina Garten Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe is simple, tasty and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup corn kernels
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 6 corn tortillas cut into strips
- 1 tbsp olive oil for tortillas
Optional toppings:
- Avocado slices
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
Instructions
Sauté the Vegetables
- Heat oil. Add onion, garlic, and peppers. Cook until soft and fragrant.
Add the Spices
- Add chili powder and cumin. Stir well for a warm, rich flavor release.
Pour in the Broth
- Add chicken broth and tomatoes. Stir and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
Add the Chicken
- Put shredded chicken into the pot. Mix well and let flavors blend slowly.
Add the Corn
- Stir in corn kernels. Cook for a few minutes until everything is warm.
Season the Soup
- Add salt, pepper, and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as preferred.
Bake the Tortilla Strips
- Mix tortilla strips with oil. Bake at 375°F until golden and crispy.
Add Fresh Cilantro
- Stir chopped cilantro into the soup. It adds a fresh and bright taste.
Serve the Soup
- Pour soup into bowls. Add tortilla strips and your favorite toppings.
Enjoy Warm
- Serve right away for best texture and warm, cozy flavor in each bite.
Notes
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken for quick cooking.
- Cut vegetables in small pieces for faster cooking.
- Bake tortilla strips instead of frying for a healthier taste.
- Add more jalapeño if you like stronger heat.
- Add lime juice at the end for fresh flavor.