Easy Zesty Chicken Tortilla Soup

Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup is your perfect weeknight meal to warm and fill all the bellies in your home. Made with the best homemade zesty lime tortilla strips that are the perfect complement to the delicious bowl of soup.

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Mexican Seasonings

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saute

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add in

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make the zesty tortilla strips

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Easy Zesty Chicken Tortilla Soup

Kay's Clean Eats

Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup is your perfect weeknight meal to warm and fill all the bellies in your home. Made with the best homemade zesty lime tortilla strips that are the perfect complement to the delicious bowl of soup.

Kay's Clean Eats

Mexican Seasonings

Key Ingredient

saute

1. Over medium-high heat sauté your onions and jalapeño till fragrant and tender for about 2 minutes. Add in your garlic and sautè for another minute.

add in

2. Add in the chicken, spices, white beans, crushed tomatoes, and broth. Stir to combine and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

make the zesty tortilla strips

3. While the soup is simmering make your zesty lime tortilla strips. Dice corn tortillas into 1-inch strips, and heat avocado oil over medium-high to 375 degrees. Fry tortilla strips 30-45 seconds a side, or until golden brown. Remove strips and place them on a paper towel-lined plate.

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