Authentic Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Authentic Chicken Tortilla Soup

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• Vegetable Oil
• Yellow Onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• Rotel Tomatoes
• Diced Tomatoes
• Fresh Cilantro
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Tabasco Sauce
• Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup crushed tortilla chips

How to Make Authentic Chicken Tortilla Soup

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour and 2 cups of chicken broth until smooth. Gradually whisk this mixture into the pot with the onions and garlic.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add crushed tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and shredded chicken to the pot.
7. Cook for 20 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
8. Stir in sugar and Tabasco sauce.
9. Simmer for another 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
10. Stir in shredded Monterey Jack cheese and let it melt completely.
11. Gently stir in crushed tortilla chips. Remove from heat and let the soup stand for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and the chips to soften slightly.
12. Serve hot, garnished with additional shredded cheese and tortilla chips, if desired.