How to Make Chicken Tortilla Soup

Beginner 5 min 19 steps 37631 views Rating: 4.5/5 Published: 2026-06-25

Divide the tortillas into two stacks.. Cut the tortillas into quarters, then cut the quarters into ¼-inch (0.63 centimeter) wide strips.. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.

Start Playback
E
Author

Steps

1

Divide the tortillas into two stacks.

Step 1

Divide the tortillas into two stacks.

2

Cut the tortillas into quarters, then cut the quarters into ¼-inch (0.63 centime

Step 2

Cut the tortillas into quarters, then cut the quarters into ¼-inch (0.63 centimeter) wide strips.

3

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.

4

Toss the tortilla strips into the saucepan, and cook them until they turn crispy

Step 4

Toss the tortilla strips into the saucepan, and cook them until they turn crispy, about 2 minutes.

5

Turn the strips onto folded paper towels to drain.

Step 5

Turn the strips onto folded paper towels to drain.

6

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

7

Brush some oil onto the chicken pieces using a basting brush.

Step 7

Brush some oil onto the chicken pieces using a basting brush.

8

In a small bowl or cup, briskly mix together your spices using a fork.

Step 8

In a small bowl or cup, briskly mix together your spices using a fork.

9

Rub the spice mixture over the chicken.

Step 9

Rub the spice mixture over the chicken.

10

Cook the chicken breasts for 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 10

Cook the chicken breasts for 20 to 25 minutes.

11

Cut the baked chicken breasts into diagonal strips, then set them aside.

Step 11

Cut the baked chicken breasts into diagonal strips, then set them aside.

12

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan over medium to medium-high heat.

Step 12

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan over medium to medium-high heat.

13

Add the minced garlic, onion, cumin, chili powder, and bell peppers.

Step 13

Add the minced garlic, onion, cumin, chili powder, and bell peppers.

14

Add in the chicken, diced tomatoes, and chicken stock.

Step 14

Add in the chicken, diced tomatoes, and chicken stock.

15

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 7 minutes.

Step 15

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 7 minutes.

16

Add in the corn, and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 16

Add in the corn, and cook for 2 minutes.

17

Stir in the juice from half of a lime At this point, you can give the soup a tas

Step 17

Stir in the juice from half of a lime At this point, you can give the soup a taste, and adjust the seasonings as necessary.

18

Pour the soup into bowls, and it garnish with the tortilla strips and cilantro.

Step 18

Pour the soup into bowls, and it garnish with the tortilla strips and cilantro.

19

Serve the soup.

Step 19

Serve the soup.

View as Slideshow

Rate This Guide

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.5/5
3

Comments (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!