Best Chuys Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Chuy's Tortilla Soup has shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, onions, and tortilla strips in a chicken broth base. It's usually topped with avocado, cheese, and sour cream. US Tex-Mex chain Chuy's serves it.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper diced
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of crushed tortilla chips
- 1 avocado diced
- 1/2 cup of grated cheese
- Sour cream optional
Instructions
- Over medium heat, heat a tablespoon of oil in a big pot or Dutch oven.
- Add the diced onions, jalapeño, and minced garlic and sauté until transparent. 5 minutes should do it.
- To unleash their scent, add cumin and chili powder and mix for 1 minute.
- Bring the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and shredded chicken to a simmer.
- Taste with salt and pepper. You can customize the seasoning.
- Let the soup simmer for 10-15 minutes to blend flavors. The soup will thicken and taste better.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled tortilla chips, chopped avocado, grated cheese, and a dollop of sour cream (if desired). The soup's garnishes are optional but add crispness and creaminess.
