Description
Hearty Mexican chicken soup delights palates with rich, warming flavors from fresh ingredients. Spicy broth and tender chicken create a comforting meal you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts, bone-in, skin on
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 4 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 to 4 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
- 2.5 quarts (2.4 L) chicken stock
- 1 (28 oz/794 g) can whole tomatoes in puree, crushed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander seed
- ¼ to ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 6 (6-inch) fresh white corn tortillas
- Sliced avocado
- Sour cream
- Grated Cheddar cheese
- Tortilla chips
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Roast Chicken: Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat chicken breasts with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Roast for 35-40 minutes until fully cooked, then cool and shred meat.
- Vegetable Foundation: In a large pot, sauté carrots, celery, and onions in olive oil over medium-low heat for 10 minutes until softened and golden. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds to release aromatics.
- Liquid and Seasoning Infusion: Pour in chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, jalapeños, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Slice tortillas into thin strips and fold into the brewing liquid.
- Simmer and Develop: Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify. Reintegrate shredded chicken and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve and Embellish: Ladle soup into bowls, topping with sliced avocado, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and crumbled tortilla chips for a vibrant, textural finish.
Notes
- Chicken Preparation Tip: Ensure chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee food safety and tender meat.
- Flavor Boosting Technique: Sauté vegetables slowly to develop a rich, caramelized base that enhances the soup’s overall depth and complexity.
- Tortilla Strip Secret: Cut tortilla strips uniformly for consistent texture and even distribution throughout the soup.
- Garnish Like a Pro: Add fresh garnishes just before serving to maintain their crisp texture and vibrant flavors, preventing soggy toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer.
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg