Authentic Tortilla Soup

Name: Authentic Tortilla Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; 2 quarts chicken broth; 1 tablespoon chili powder; salt & pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 4 chicken breast halves, chopped into 1/2 inch cubes (skinless, boneless, and seasoned with salt & pepper); 4 cups tortilla chips, roughly broken; 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated; 1 avocado, peeled, pitted & cubed; sour cream, for garnish

13 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
2 quarts chicken broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt & pepper, to taste
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 chicken breast halves, chopped into 1/2 inch cubes (skinless, boneless, and seasoned with salt & pepper)
4 cups tortilla chips, roughly broken
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1 avocado, peeled, pitted & cubed
sour cream, for garnish

Directions

1

Heat the oil in a stock pot to medium-high. Add the onion & garlic cloves. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent (5 - 10 minutes).
2

Add the cooked onions & garlic into a blender along with the tomatoes. Blend until smooth.
3

Return the pan to medium-high heat and add the puree from the blender. Cook, stirring constantly, until it reaches the consistency of tomato paste, about 10 minutes.
4

Add the stock and chili powder to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce hear to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Add chicken, cilantro, salt & pepper and simmer for an additional 10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
5

Just before serving, divide the chips, cheese, and avocado between serving bowls. Ladle soup into the bowls, and garnish with sour cream.
6

Enjoy!