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Chef John’s Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chef John’s Chicken Tortilla Soup

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 345 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🍗 1 (4 ½ pound) whole chicken
    • 1 bunch cilantro, rinsed well
    • 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 💧 3 quarts water

  • Seasonings and Oil

    • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • Vegetables and Others

    • 🍅 3 large tomatoes
    • 1 large jalapeño pepper, halved and seeded
    • 1 whole canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (optional)
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 🍋 1 lime, juiced

STEPS

1

Combine chicken, 1 onion, cilantro stems, bay leaves, oregano, peppercorns, dried chili pods, and 3 quarts water in a large pot. Simmer for 1 hour.

2

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare tortilla strips: cut tortillas, season with oil and salt, and bake until crispy for 30 minutes.

3

Remove chicken from broth. Shred meat and refrigerate. Simmer chicken bones and skin in the broth for 4 hours.

4

Char onions, tomatoes, red pepper, and jalapeño under a broiler. Blend with garlic, chipotle, and 1 cup water to make salsa.

5

Add salsa to broth. Simmer for another 2 hours. Strain broth, add shredded chicken, and season with cumin and lime juice.

6

Serve with tortilla strips and optional garnishes like sour cream, avocado, cheese, cilantro, or cayenne pepper.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

682

Calories

  • 39
    Protein
  • 44
    Carbs
  • 41
    Fats

💡 For extra smokiness, add additional chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.The tortilla strips can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container.Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.