Southwestern Chicken Soup with Fried Corn Tortilla

Serving Size: 10

This soup is filled with Southwestern flavors such as cumin, chili, and garlic, and is hearty enough to serve as a main dish. Perfect for a chilly night!

Recipe by: Mayumi Tavalero

Cook Times

Active Prep10

Hands-On Cook15

Hands-Off Cook17

Passive0

Total Time42

Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Colander, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing spoon, Saucepan, Saute pan, Sharp Knives, Top Stove

Ingredients

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 yellow onion medium, diced
8 clove garlic finely chopped
2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoon chili powder
9 cup chicken stock room temperature or cold
56 ounce canned whole peeled tomatoes roughly chopped, juice reserved for another use elsewhere
2 cup frozen corn kernels
30 ounce canned black beans drained and rinsed
2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
¼ cup fresh cilantro coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
⅓ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Garnish:

5 corn tortilla cut into strips about ¼ inch wide and 2 or 3 inches long
2 cup avocado oil for frying
1 cup Mexican cheese blend such as Queso Fresco, crumbled

Instructions

Place the olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat. When hot add the onion and sauté for about five minutes, until onion is tender.
Add the garlic, cumin and chili powder. Sauté for an additional minute or two, being careful not to burn the garlic or spices.
Add the chicken stock, tomatoes, corn, beans, and chicken. Bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile make the tortilla garnish by heating oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Drop in about 1/3 of the tortilla strips at a time and cook until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Remove chicken breasts from pot and allow to cool slightly then shred with 2 forks. Return to pot and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
Add salt and pepper; stir in cilantro. Adjust seasonings.
Place an equal amount of soup in each serving bowl. Top with tortilla strips and a tablespoon or two of cheese.

Reheating Instructions

Heat in microwave on high power until desired temperature is reached.

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