No Copycats Here Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Ingredients for No Copycats Here Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup

• Chicken Breast
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Celery Ribs
• Green Bell Pepper
• White Onion
• Ear Of Corn
• Fresh Cilantro
• Jalapeno Pepper
• Chipotle Chiles In Adobo
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• Avocado slices for garnish

How to Make No Copycats Here Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat for 3 minutes.
2. Season two boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs) with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to reduce cooking time.
4. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of ground cumin on both sides of the chicken and add to the pot.
5. Cook chicken until both sides are golden brown (about 5-7 minutes per side).
6. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Once cool, slice into thin strips.
7. Add 2 celery stalks (finely chopped), 1 green bell pepper (finely chopped), 1 medium onion (finely chopped), and 1 jalapeño pepper (finely minced) to the pot. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
8. Add 2 cups of corn kernels (fresh or frozen) to the pot.
9. Cook vegetables for another 10 minutes over medium heat.
10. Add 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped) and 1 teaspoon of adobo sauce from the can to the pot. Cook for 2 minutes.
11. Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes.
12. Simmer for 2 minutes, then add 4 cups of chicken broth.
13. Add 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro and bring the soup to a boil for 3 minutes.
14. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
15. Serve hot, garnished with remaining cilantro and avocado slices.