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Chipotle chicken tortilla soup

Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Copycat Soup Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped (plus 1 tablespoon sauce)
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can 14.5 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Tortilla strips avocado, shredded cheese, and sour cream for topping

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium; season chicken with salt and pepper and cook 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Set aside.
  2. Sauté onion in same pot 4-5 minutes until softened; add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add chipotles and adobo; cook 1 minute.
  4. Add broth, tomatoes with juices, beans, corn, cumin, and chili powder; bring to a boil.
  5. Shred chicken with two forks; return to pot, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
  6. Stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro; adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. Serve hot topped with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, and sour cream.