Chipotle Lime Chicken Tortilla Soup
Warm your soul with this flavorful Chipotle Lime Chicken Tortilla Soup, featuring tender chicken, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a kick of chipotle, finished with a bright squeeze of lime and fresh cilantro.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Large Pot or Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 can (7 oz) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1-2 peppers minced, plus 1 tbsp adobo sauce
- 6 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp dried oregano
- 3 cups cooked chicken shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 Juice of lime juice plus more for serving
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For Serving
- crispy corn tortilla strips
- avocado slices
- sour cream or Greek yogurt
- shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
Prepare Tortilla Strips
- Slice 6-8 corn tortillas into thin strips, toss with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil, and spread on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp, then set aside.
Sauté Aromatics
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, then add diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Build the Broth Base
- Add fire-roasted diced tomatoes, minced chipotle pepper(s) and adobo sauce, chicken broth, cumin, paprika, and oregano to the pot.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and gently bubble for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
Add Chicken
- Stir in the cooked, shredded chicken and simmer for another 5-7 minutes, ensuring it is heated through.
Season and Finish
- Remove the soup from heat, then stir in the juice of 1 lime and 1/4 cup of fresh chopped cilantro.
- Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
Serve
- Ladle hot soup into bowls and top with crispy tortilla strips, avocado slices, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Garnish with an extra squeeze of lime and cilantro, if desired.
Notes
For extra heat, add more chipotle peppers. Rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver for this recipe. Adjust the amount of lime juice to your preference for a brighter flavor.