Chicken Tortilla Soup – Recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup is a delicious appetizer with a spicy and rich flavor. This easy-to-prepare soup can be made quickly and is packed with various nutrients, making it a great dish to serve during Ramadan, helping to restore energy lost during fasting.
This recipe serves at least four people.
Ingredients for Chicken Tortilla Soup:
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
- A small bowl of washed and chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons of red tomato sauce
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon of ground cumin
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into pieces and well washed
- ½ teaspoon of hot chili pepper
- A few bay leaves
- Salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 2 avocados, chopped
- 1½ cups of grated cheese
- 2 carrots, sliced thinly
- Tortilla chips (quantity as desired)
How to Prepare Chicken Tortilla Soup:
Sauté the Ingredients: Place a pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the chopped onion, carrots, crushed garlic, a small portion of the chopped cilantro, and the chicken pieces. Stir and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Add the Broth and Spices: Pour in the 4 cups of chicken broth. Add the cayenne pepper, hot chili pepper, bay leaves, cumin, and tomato sauce (or substitute with chopped tomatoes). Season with salt to taste.
Simmer the Soup: Increase the heat to bring the broth to a boil, then reduce the heat and allow the soup to simmer for about 15 minutes.
Add Cheese and Tortilla Chips: Once the soup has simmered, stir in half of the grated cheese and some tortilla chips. Stir the soup for a few minutes and then turn off the heat.
Serve the Soup: Ladle the soup into four deep bowls. Garnish each bowl with the remaining cheese, fresh cilantro, chopped avocado, and extra tortilla chips on top.
Now your Chicken Tortilla Soup is ready to serve! Enjoy this warm, flavorful dish, and we hope you love it. Bon appétit!
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