Tortilla Soup

by Laura Altamirano

December 25, 2025

Prep20 min
Cook30 min
Servings6-8

A classic tortilla soup.

Ingredients

Corn Tortillas4 - 6 tortillas
Coin Oil3 Tbsp
Garlic (minced)2 cloves
Onions (chopped)2 medium
Tomatoes (skinned, chopped)4 medium
Cumin2 tsp
Jalapeño (chopped, optional)1 medium
Chicken Broth1 - 1 1/2 large (49oz) cans
Cilantro (fresh, chopped)1/4 Cup + More for garnish
Avocado (sliced)Up to you
Jack Cheese (shredded)Up to you
Chicken BreastUp to you

Directions

  1. Cut the tortillas into strips. Fry in the oil. Set fried tortilla stips aside to drain. Retain oil.

  2. Saute the garlic and onions for ~5 minutes.

  3. Add the tomatoes, cumin, jalapeno, chicken broth, and 1/4 cup cilantro.

  4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 20-25 minutes.

  5. Can add chicken breast & remove later for garnish.

    This is what the recipe says verbatim, but I believe what you want to do is grill some chicken breast with a simple, mild seasoning(salt and pepper), then dice/cube it and add it back at the end. But I imagine you can poach the chicken breast and shred it too.

  6. Serve garnished with jack cheese, tortilla strips, avocado, and cilantro.