Chicken Tortilla Soup

By cindyandmojo

If you don't have time to fry your own tortilla strips, store-bought tortilla chips will work in a pinch.
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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• One 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1 cup cooked chicken, cubed or shredded
• Kosher or sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Fried tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips, for serving
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
• Lime wedges, for serving

Details

Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from foodandwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion and garlic and cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.

Stir in canned tomatoes (including the juice), chicken stock, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground oregano and cooked chicken. Bring to a gentle boil, and then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste and top with tortilla strips and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.