Chicken Tortilla Soup Spicy (Printable Version)

Spicy chicken soup with crispy tortilla strips, creamy avocado, and a hint of lime zest.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
02 - 4 cups chicken broth
03 - 1 can (about 14 ounces) diced tomatoes
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon chili powder

→ Garnishes

07 - Tortilla strips
08 - Sliced avocado
09 - Lime wedges

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large pot over medium heat, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant.
02 - Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes with their juices, shredded chicken, and chili powder.
03 - Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
04 - Ladle hot soup into bowls and top each serving with tortilla strips, avocado slices, and a wedge of lime.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in under forty minutes which makes it a weeknight winner
  • Great way to use leftover chicken and stretch your grocery budget
  • Customizable spice level to suit the whole family
  • Topped with fresh ingredients for a vibrant finish
02 -
  • High in protein from the chicken which makes it filling and nutritious
  • Naturally gluten free when you use corn tortillas check packages if sensitive
  • Perfect for meal prep as the flavors develop even more overnight
03 -
  • If you have time toast your chili powder and cumin if using in a dry pan before adding to the soup to deepen the flavor
  • For really crisp tortilla strips bake them in a hot oven after tossing with just a hint of oil and a sprinkle of salt
  • Let everyone customize their bowl with their favorite garnishes to make family dinner fun
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