Ingredients
- 4 split (2 whole) chicken breasts, bone in, skin on
- Good olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups chopped onions (2 onions)
- 1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks)
- 2 cups chopped carrots (4 carrots)
- 4 large cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 1/2 quarts chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in puree, crushed
- 2 to 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, optional
- 6 (6-inch) fresh white corn tortillas
Directions
For serving: sliced avocado, sour cream, grated Cheddar cheese, and tortilla chips
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the chicken breasts skin side up on a sheet pan. Rub with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until done. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, discard the skin and bones, and shred the meat. Cover and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the onions, celery, and carrots and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, or until the onions start to brown. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock, tomatoes with their puree, jalapenos, cumin, coriander, 1 tablespoon salt (depending on the saltiness of the chicken stock), 1 teaspoon pepper, and the cilantro, if using. Cut the tortillas in 1/2, then cut them crosswise into 1/2-inch strips and add to the soup. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Add the shredded chicken and season to taste. Serve the soup hot topped with sliced avocado, a dollop of sour cream, grated Cheddar cheese, and broken tortilla chips.
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By sneuhaus21
Dallas, TX
on February 07, 2012
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Really tasty! Had lots of the ingredients in the fridge leftover from Superbowl recipes. I didn't put as much chicken in as this calls for; and just used a boneless/skinless breast that I baked as the directions suggested. I would actually make that again - just baked chicken with olive oil, salt and pepper. I ate some of the chicken as I shredded it - really good.
I also used some fresh tomatoes along with the canned tomatoes; and added chopped poblano pepper and red pepper. Awesome recipe - Ina - you do it every time. Thanks for recipes that never fail; and always please myself and my boyfriend!!
By cchaney704
on February 05, 2012
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I've tried several variations of Mexican chicken soup, but I've always come back to this one. Easy, relatively few ingredients and consistently delicious.
By michaelsmom412
on February 02, 2012
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Ina never steers me wrong. I love this soup! Don't leave out the toppings, they add a nice finishing touch!
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