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Chef John’s Chicken Tortilla Soup

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 345 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🍗 1 (4 ½ pound) whole chicken
    • 1 bunch cilantro, rinsed well
    • 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 💧 3 quarts water

  • Seasonings and Oil

    • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • Vegetables and Others

    • 🍅 3 large tomatoes
    • 1 large jalapeño pepper, halved and seeded
    • 1 whole canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (optional)
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 🍋 1 lime, juiced

STEPS

1

Combine chicken, 1 onion, cilantro stems, bay leaves, oregano, peppercorns, dried chili pods, and 3 quarts water in a large pot. Simmer for 1 hour.

2

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare tortilla strips: cut tortillas, season with oil and salt, and bake until crispy for 30 minutes.

3

Remove chicken from broth. Shred meat and refrigerate. Simmer chicken bones and skin in the broth for 4 hours.

4

Char onions, tomatoes, red pepper, and jalapeño under a broiler. Blend with garlic, chipotle, and 1 cup water to make salsa.

5

Add salsa to broth. Simmer for another 2 hours. Strain broth, add shredded chicken, and season with cumin and lime juice.

6

Serve with tortilla strips and optional garnishes like sour cream, avocado, cheese, cilantro, or cayenne pepper.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

682

Calories

  • 39g
    Protein
  • 44g
    Carbs
  • 41g
    Fats

💡 Tips

For extra smokiness, add additional chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.The tortilla strips can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container.Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.