🍲 Zinfandeli’s Chicken Tortilla Soup – S.a. Express by Arlene Light 🍲
⏰ Cook Time: 20 minutes
⏰ Prep Time: 0 seconds (No prep needed!)
⏰ Total Time: 20 minutes
📖 Description: Dive into the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this delicious Zinfandeli’s Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. A hearty blend of spices, tender chicken, and crunchy tortilla strips make this soup a comforting delight that can be whipped up in just 20 minutes!
🍽️ Recipe Category: Mexican
🔍 Keywords: < 30 Mins
🥘 Ingredients:
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 1/2 corn tortillas, chopped
- 8 tbsp onion puree
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 tbsp epazote
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp white pepper
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- (Optional) 1 avocado, diced
- (Optional) Corn tortilla strips for garnish
- (Optional) Monterey Jack cheese for garnish
🌟 Nutritional Information (Per Serving - 6-ounce):
- Calories: 205.5
- Fat Content: 10.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 23.2mg
- Sodium Content: 254.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 20.4g
- Fiber Content: 5.4g
- Sugar Content: 3.4g
- Protein Content: 10.9g
🍽️ Recipe Servings: 8
🍽️ Recipe Yield: 8 (6-ounce servings)
📝 Recipe Instructions:
- Garnish Notes: Begin by ensuring your chicken breasts are cooked and diced for easy garnishing later.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat a splash of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add a clove of minced garlic and the chopped 8 corn tortillas to the pot. Saute until they become tender.
- Introduce the onion puree, tomato puree, cayenne pepper, cumin powder, bay leaves, tomato paste, chicken base, and water to the mix.
- Allow the delightful concoction to simmer for a tantalizing 20 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
- Toss in the chopped cilantro and epazote, giving your soup an aromatic boost.
- Fish out the bay leaves - we've extracted all the flavor we need from them!
- For a velvety texture, transfer the soup into a food processor and give it a brief whirl.
- Strain the blended mixture through a colander, ensuring a silky-smooth consistency.
- Taste the magic! Adjust the seasoning if needed, adding salt and pepper to your liking.
- To serve, ladle generous portions of this tantalizing soup into individual serving bowls.
- Garnish each bowl with diced chicken, creamy avocado chunks, fried tortilla strips for a delightful crunch, and a generous sprinkle of Monterey Jack cheese.
- 🌮 Voila! Your Zinfandeli's Chicken Tortilla Soup is ready to be savored immediately.
Indulge in the symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that make this Mexican-inspired soup a culinary masterpiece. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or to impress guests with minimal effort, this recipe promises a delightful journey to the heart of Mexican cuisine. Enjoy every spoonful of warmth and flavor! 🍜🥑🧀
