Vegetarian Gluten Free Tortilla Lime Chicken Soup
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6 servings
For the tortilla strips
- 6 gluten free corn tortillas (6-inch), cut into ¼-inch strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- ¼ tsp salt
For the soup
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 4 cups chicken broth
Chef's tipUse the same amount of low-sodium vegetarian chicken-style broth. - 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Chef's tipChoose an unbreaded plant-based cutlet and cook it according to its package - ignore the recipe's raw-chicken cooking times and temperatures - then use it where the cooked chicken goes. - 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- salt and pepper to taste
For serving
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Toss the tortilla strips with 1 tbsp of the olive oil and 1/4 tsp salt on a baking sheet, spreading them in a single layer. Bake for 12–15 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and crisp. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and jalapeño and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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