Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe

FUN FACT...I am a HUGE soup lover. I love soup anytime even in the middle of July when its 100 degrees outside. But I really LOVE the chicken tortilla soup from Chuy's and I found myself craving it ALL THE TIME. So I figured why not try to mimic it and make my own at home? So, that's exactly what I did. It quickly became a staple in our house and I make it about every other week. I have made it for friends and family and every time I do they always ask me for the recipe. I made a instagram story making it about a year ago and so I always send people there BUT I think it will be a lot easier if I share it this way. And honestly, it will be nice to have it written down instead of just in my head. It's perfect in the winter months when you just need a hot home cooked meal or if you want to bring soup to a sick friend!

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons Olive Oil

2 boxes of Chicken Broth

I package of fresh boneless skinless chicken thighs or breast I like to use chicken thighs because they are SO much more tender than chicken breast.

1 yellow or white onion chopped

1 can of petite diced tomatoes

1 can of corn (drained)

1 bunch of fresh cilantro chopped

2 avocados

1/2 lime

Tortilla Strips

1 small fresh tomato chopped

Season to taste (start with less because you can always add more but you can't take it away) with the following:

Salt

Pepper

Garlic powder

Onion powder

Chili Powder

Cumin

Cayenne Pepper

Shredded mexican blend cheese

If you like things more spicy you can always add fresh Jalapeño.

Directions:

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pot. Sauté onions until they get translucent in color. Add chicken thighs (or breast but you should use thighs lol). Let chicken and onions cook for a few minutes. I like to do this so the chicken absorbs some of that yummy onion flavor. Add both boxes of chicken broth, tomatoes, corn, and all seasonings. Bring to a boil. Once it's boiling reduce heat and let it simmer for AT LEAST 30 minutes (after 30 minutes do a taste test and add whatever additional seasoning it needs). The longer the better because the longer it cooks the better it taste. And this makes phenomenal left overs. It always taste better the next day. Just before serving remove chicken thighs and shred with two forks, return to pot.

I always set up a little station of cheese, tortilla strips, avocado, fresh tomato and lime so everyone can put what they want on top. One of the best tips is to put the avocado in the bowl BEFORE you pour the soup in.

Enjoy and please tag me if you make it! I want to hear what you think!

XO- Sarah