Tortilla Soup

45 mins
Serves 4
  • 1/2 a chipotle in adobe sauce
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 3 sprigs of coriander, stalks finely chopped and leaves picked
  • 3 ripe tomatoes, blanched, peeled
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 chicken thighs, bone in
  • 2L chicken stock or broth
  • Feta to serve, to serve
  • Juice 1 lime
  • Tortilla crisps
  • 4 La Banderita corn tortillas, cut into 3cm strips
  • Vegetable oil, for shallow frying
  • Place the chipotle, onion, garlic, coriander stalks, tomatoes and spices into a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Heat a splash of oil in a large pot and add the pureed tomato mixture. Add a good pinch of salt and pepper and cook, stirring regular for 3-4 minutes. Add the chicken and coat in the mixture then add stock. Bring to the boil and then turn down to a simmer. Cover and cook for 35-40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, fill a pan with 2cm of oil. Over a medium to high heat add the tortilla strips, in batches, and fry for about minute, or until golden and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Remove chicken from the soup and shred meat. Discard the chicken skin and bones and return meat to the soup. Check seasoning it may need a little extra salt. Add half the lime juice.
  • Portion soup between bowls and top with fetta, tortillas chips, fresh coriander and a little extra lime.

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