THIS WEEK’S DISH
By no means traditional, but this one-pot, cozy soup was always a family favorite growing up (and I still make it all the time!). It's high-protein, mostly pantry/freezer staples, and honestly, the perfect weeknight dinner when you don't feel like doing a lot but don’t want to sacrifice on flavor.
Mom's High-Protein Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients
SOUP BASE
4 cups chicken bone broth
1 cup roasted corn (I use the frozen ones from Trader Joe’s)
1 jar salsa verde
1 can black beans
2 chicken breasts (or rotisserie chicken)
salt to taste
TOPPINGS
shredded jalapeño cheddar (my favorite!)
avocado
tortilla strips or chips
sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
fresh cilantro
Instructions
Combine Ingredients: In a large pot, add the chicken bone broth, roasted corn, salsa verde, black beans, and chicken breasts. Stir to combine.
Cook the Chicken: Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the chicken breasts are cooked through.
Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them (I love using my Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer for easy shredding). Return the shredded chicken to the soup.
Simmer for Flavor: Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Adjust salt if needed.
Serve and Top: Ladle the soup into bowls and load it up with your favorite toppings like shredded jalapeño cheddar, avocado slices, tortilla strips, cilantro, and/or sour cream or Greek yogurt. Enjoy!
WHAT’S NEW
I’m writing this from LA where I'm filming my first big brand deal with Frigidaire (pinch me!). None of this would be happening without you guys, so thank you so much for your support! I filmed a Crispy Rice Tandoori Chicken Salad with a Chutney Dressing that I teased on stories, and so many of you reached out for the recipe. It's coming soon, I promise 🙂
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Until next time, happy cooking!!
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