Mexican Style Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

This quick and easy Mexican style chicken tortilla soup recipe is overflowing with comfort-food deliciousness all the while being super healthy and the perfect dish for a cool fall or winter day.

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Mexican Style Chicken Tortilla Soup Ingredients

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• 1lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
• 10 Cups Water
• 1 Large Yellow Onion, Diced
• 2 Celery Stalks, Chopped
• 2 Sweet Potatoes, Diced
• 2 Green Pepper, Chopped
• 1 Teaspoon Cumin
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 2 Tablespoons Better Than Bouillon
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
• Salt and Pepper

How to Make Chicken Tortilla Soup

This is a super easy recipe to make. Add all the ingredients to a large soup pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium/low heat for about 45 minutes, or until the veggies are soft and chicken thighs are cooked. Remove chicken thighs, shred them, and place them back in the pot. Discard bay leaves and season with more salt and pepper to taste.

Top with your favorite Mexican-style toppings and bon appetit! 😋

Helpful Tips

• Wondering what to serve with chicken tortilla soup? Try a sandwich wrap or toppings like tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, lime wedges, and paprika for a colorful sprinkle.
• Is this considered a healthy chicken tortilla soup? Resounding yes and amen! 🎉 Packed with healthy protein and loads of veggies.
• To transform this into a creamy chicken tortilla soup, add 1 cup of heavy cream. Enhance the flavors with extra seasonings afterward.
• For a quick meal, make this soup in the crockpot on low for about 5 hours or on high for about 3 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and veggies are softened. An amazing chicken tortilla soup crockpot recipe awaits!

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If you love savoring a hot bowl of soup during the cooler months, this Mexican-style chicken tortilla soup recipe is a must-try. Enhance it with your favorite Mexican-style toppings and pair it seamlessly with a delicious sandwich wrap. Enjoy every biet of this authentic Mexican chicken tortilla soup recipe and savor the leftovers. 😉

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