For a smoky flavor, use wood-smoked bacon. Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers to control the spiciness. For a thicker soup, blend a portion of the soup before adding the chicken. Garnish with avocado slices or a squeeze of lime for added freshness.
Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
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PREP TIME25 mins
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COOK TIME50 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 15 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS30
Warm your soul with this vibrant and flavorful Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup. A symphony of smoky bacon, tender chicken, and zesty spices, topped with crispy tortilla strips, cool sour cream, and sharp cheddar cheese.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate31 g
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Cholesterol70 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein25 g
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Saturated Fat11 g
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Sodium2740 mg
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Sugar5 g
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Fat26 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepCrisp the Bacon (5 minutes): In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Drain on a paper towel, reserving 1 tablespoon of grease in the skillet.
02
StepSauté Aromatics (5 minutes): Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the bacon grease. Cook and stir until the onion is translucent.
03
StepPoach the Chicken (15 minutes): Combine chicken broth and chicken breasts in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center. Remove chicken from broth and let cool slightly.
04
StepBuild the Soup Base: Stir bacon, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes and green chile peppers, and tomato sauce into the chicken broth. Add corn, chopped chipotle peppers, salt, pepper, cumin, and dried cilantro.
05
StepPrepare Tortilla Strips: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place tortilla strips on a baking sheet.
06
StepShred Chicken and Simmer (20 minutes): Tear the cooled chicken breasts into small strips and add them to the broth mixture. Cook and stir until the soup flavors combine, allowing the spices to meld together.
07
StepBake Tortilla Strips (5 minutes): Bake tortilla strips in the preheated oven until slightly crisp and golden brown.
08
StepAssemble and Serve: Ladle soup into serving bowls. Top with a dollop of sour cream, crispy tortilla strips, and shredded Cheddar cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Tiana Vonrueden
Jun 10, 2025The homemade tortilla strips really make a difference. So much better than store-bought!
Uriel Bednar
May 3, 2025My family loved this soup! It's definitely going into our regular rotation.
Shanna Kuhlman
Apr 4, 2025I added a can of black beans for extra protein and it was delicious!
Ned Heidenreich
Mar 2, 2025This soup is so easy to make and tastes amazing! The perfect comfort food.