# Tortilla soup (from Preppy Kitchen)

Video: [Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mnjzc8PQPM) by [Preppy Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@PreppyKitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.99 per serving, ~$15.94 for ~4 portions (assumed); saves ~$7.01* per serving (64%) vs ordering out (~$11.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 4 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bowl of soup at ~$11, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 4 6-inch yellow corn tortillas yellow corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup olive oil (60mL) olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion yellow onion
- 1 tbsp. diced jalapeno jalapeno
- 1/8 tsp. salt salt
- 3 garlic cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth (.50L) chicken broth
- 1 can black beans (432g)(15.25-ounce) black beans
- 1 ½ cups frozen yellow corn (172g) frozen yellow corn
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (794g)(28-ounce) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp. ground cumin ground cumin
- 1 ½ tsp. chili powder chili powder
- ½ tsp. salt salt
- ½ tsp. cracked black pepper cracked black pepper
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (454g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice fresh lime juice

## Steps

1. [0:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mnjzc8PQPM&t=5s) Cut the yellow corn tortillas into quarter-inch strips.
2. [0:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mnjzc8PQPM&t=14s) Pour olive oil into a Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat.
3. [0:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mnjzc8PQPM&t=21s) Dice the yellow onion.
4. [0:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mnjzc8PQPM&t=34s) Deseed and dice the jalapeno.
5. [1:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mnjzc8PQPM&t=75s) Add the tortilla strips to the hot oil and fry until crispy, stirring occasionally.
6. [1:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mnjzc8PQPM&t=119s) Transfer the crispy tortilla strips to a paper-lined pan and sprinkle with salt.
7. [2:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mnjzc8PQPM&t=131s) Turn the pan heat to medium and add the diced onion and diced jalapeno.
8. [2:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mnjzc8PQPM&t=147s) Press garlic cloves directly into the pot with the onions and jalapenos.
9. [3:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mnjzc8PQPM&t=181s) Stir and cook the mixture until the onions are softened.
10. [3:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mnjzc8PQPM&t=212s) Pour chicken broth, drained black beans, frozen yellow corn, and crushed tomatoes into the pot.
11. [4:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mnjzc8PQPM&t=251s) Season with ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and cracked black pepper, then add the chicken breasts.
12. [4:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mnjzc8PQPM&t=295s) Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
13. [6:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mnjzc8PQPM&t=378s) Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks.
14. [8:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mnjzc8PQPM&t=495s) Return the shredded chicken to the soup and stir to combine.
15. [8:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mnjzc8PQPM&t=508s) Squeeze fresh lime juice into the soup and stir well.
16. [9:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mnjzc8PQPM&t=551s) Taste the soup and adjust seasonings if necessary, then serve topped with garnishes.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- Dutch oven
- tongs
- paper-lined pan
- wooden spoon
- garlic press
- measuring cup
- forks
- citrus juicer

## What the video didn't say

- Exact cooking time for simmering the soup and chicken.
- Exact heat settings beyond medium and medium-high.

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