Chicken Tortilla Soup with Chipotle and Fire Roasted Tomato

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Smokehouse

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (82)

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

3 cups chicken stock
1 pound chicken tenders
1 bay leaf, fresh if available
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
4 slices thick, smoky center cut bacon, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 chipotles in adobo, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons sauce
1 (28-ounce) can crushed fire roasted tomatoes
Salt
4 cups lightly crushed corn tortilla chips
2 cups shredded fresh smoked mozzarella or smoked sharp white Cheddar, 3/4 pound
1 lime, cut into wedges
1/2 red onion, chopped
Freshly chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish

Directions

Bring broth to a simmer and add chicken tenders, poach 6 to 7 minutes with a bay leaf.

While chicken poaches, heat extra-virgin olive oil in a medium soup pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until crisp then remove with slotted spoon. Drain off excess fat, leaving 2 to 3 tablespoons in the pan. Add onions and garlic to the skillet and cook 5 minutes then stir in chipotles and tomatoes.

Remove chicken from stock, dice and then add to soup. Pass stock through a strainer then add to the soup.

Place a pile of crushed tortilla chips in the bottom of each soup bowl. Cover liberally with smoked cheese then ladle the hot soup down over the top. Serve with lime, raw onions and cilantro at table to finish the soup.

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recipe Chicken Tortilla Soup with Chipotle and Fire Roasted Tomato
steve Lenhartsville, PA 11-24-2009
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Oh god this is soooo much better then any tortilla soup I've had in my life!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was a hearty full bodied soup. This not like the stuff you get at a Mexican restaurant. The flavors were amazing! A... must. Everyone who tried it loved it and wanted the recipe. Thanks Read more
recipe Chicken Tortilla Soup with Chipotle and Fire Roasted Tomato
Melissa West Chester, PA 11-15-2009
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Restaurant quality!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for a supper club that had a southwestern cuisine theme. It received rave reviews! It was quite spicy, so I... topped each bowl off with a dollop of sour cream mixed with lime juice and lime zest. Delicious!Read more
recipe Chicken Tortilla Soup with Chipotle and Fire Roasted Tomato
Amy Tucson, AZ 11-12-2009
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THIS SOUP IS SO GOOD
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This soup is the bomb, It is so good. And with winter coming this soup is a great comfort food. Thanks Rachael
recipe Chicken Tortilla Soup with Chipotle and Fire Roasted Tomato
Margaret Lakewood, OH 11-11-2009
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Perfect for a cold night!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was perfect for a cold November evening!! I cooked down the onions in the bacon fat. Then, I added 6 minced... garlic cloves and a jalapeno pepper (seeds,too). To this I threw in 2 bay leaves, 1 1/2 tsp. cumin, a few dashes of chili powder, a dash of oregano, salt, and pepper. Once this cooked down, I added the fire roasted tomatoes, 2 cans of drained black beans, and 1 bag of frozen corn. After this had a chance to heat through, I added a 32 oz. container of chicken broth. When this came to a simmer, I added a shredded rotisserie chicken and some fresh spinach. Served this with garlic rubbed, toasted baguette slices. This was DELICIOUS!!Read more
recipe Chicken Tortilla Soup with Chipotle and Fire Roasted Tomato
SHARON Pt Charlotte, FL 10-31-2009
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sooo good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Quick and easy! I made a few changes...used 1 boneless chicken breast and cut it into slices, chipotle chile powder,... Tostitos 100% white corn chips with hint of lime, smoked gouda and added a spoon of crema on top. This is a goto recipe!Read more
recipe Chicken Tortilla Soup with Chipotle and Fire Roasted Tomato
Megan Pasadena, CA 10-29-2009
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Three words. Cheap, Easy, and GREAT!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

So easy to make and tasted so good. I added a little more chicken broth, and added jalapenos to the topping. Was not sure... what to do with the bacon pieces so I put them on top also. They added a great smokey flavor to the dish. If you want something fast and easy try this!!Read more