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Authentic Chicken Tortilla Soup

This classic Mexican soup will for sure create some heat in the kitchen! With ingredients such jalapeño peppers and warm nutty freshly chopped coriander its packed full of flavor.
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion
  • 1/4 cup Jalapeno Peppers
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 4 cup Chicken Stock
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 6 Soft Corn Tortillas
  • 2 cups Shredded Rotisserie Chicken
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 3 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Red Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Adobo All Purpose Seasoning

Instructions

  • Heat a shallow pan with an inch of oil
  • Cut 6 corn tortillas into strips and fry for 2 minutes, Set aside for later
  • In the same pan drain the excess oil, add 1 tbsp butter and sauté 1 chopped onion
  • Mince 3 tbsp of garlic, chop 1/2 a cup of fresh coriander, and dice 1/4 cup of jalapeño peppers then add to the pan
  • Now add in 2 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1/4 red cayenne pepper, 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp garlic powder and 1 tsp adobo all purpose seasoning
  • Add 1 tbsp tomato paste and stir well
  • Pour in 4 cups of chicken stock and 2 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken
  • Cook for 15 minutes on a medium to low heat
  • Before serving top with fried tortilla strips and some more freshly chopped coriander (optional)
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