The Best Chicken Tortilla Soup Ever

🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Description:

Welcome to the ultimate chicken tortilla soup experience! This recipe embodies the essence of authentic Mexican flavors, delivering a hearty and satisfying dish that will warm your soul. After numerous trials and taste tests, I am proud to present what I believe to be the epitome of chicken tortilla soup perfection. Bursting with vibrant ingredients and rich spices, this soup promises to tantalize your taste buds with every spoonful. Give it a try and let your taste buds be the judge!

Recipe Information:

• Category: Chicken
• Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Mexican, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
• Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 470.5
• Fat: 32.5g
• Saturated Fat: 8.4g
• Cholesterol: 121.9mg
• Sodium: 751.7mg
• Carbohydrates: 12.2g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 6.1g
• Protein: 32.1g

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken
• 3 onions
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 lemon pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cans Rotel Tomatoes
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 1 cup homemade chicken broth
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cans stewed tomatoes
• 2 cans diced tomatoes
• 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese
• Tortilla chips
• Avocado

Instructions:

1. Boil the Chicken:

   • In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the whole chicken.
   • Boil the chicken until it is fully cooked and tender.

2. Debone the Chicken:

   • Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and let it cool.
   • Once cooled, carefully debone the chicken and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.

3. Saute Onions:

   • In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
   • Add chopped onions to the skillet and sauté until they are translucent and fragrant.

4. Combine Ingredients:

   • In the same skillet with the sautéed onions, add the remaining ingredients: cilantro, cumin, lemon pepper, Worcestershire sauce, Rotel tomatoes, chicken broth, homemade chicken broth, beef broth, stewed tomatoes, and diced tomatoes.
   • Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

5. Simmer the Soup:

   • Allow the soup to simmer over medium heat for approximately 45 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and develop a rich depth.

6. Serve:

   • Ladle the hot soup into bowls.
   • Top each serving with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, a handful of tortilla chips, and slices of fresh avocado.

7. Enjoy:

   • Serve immediately and enjoy the tantalizing flavors of the best chicken tortilla soup ever created!

This recipe is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings with friends and family. With its robust flavors and comforting warmth, it’s sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. So go ahead, whip up a batch of this sensational soup and prepare to be amazed!