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Applebee’s Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Applebee's Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Shikta Ghosh
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course chicken soup, Soup
Servings 4
Calories 497 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz chicken breasts boneless and skinless, diced
  • 14½ oz tomatoes crushed or diced (1 can)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 14½ oz black beans drained (1 can)
  • 10 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 5½ oz yellow onions chopped
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 cup corn kernels drained if using canned
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

For Crispy Tortilla Strips

  • 3 cups vegetable oil up to 5 cups
  • 5 oz flour tortillas or corn tortillas cut into strips
  • Salt and ground black pepper to season

For Serving

  • 1 lime per serving
  • 1 tsp cilantro per serving chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté until onions become translucent.
  • Add diced chicken to the pot and cook until it’s no longer pink.
  • Stir in crushed or diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, black beans, hot sauce, chilli powder, ground cumin, and corn kernels. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
  • While the soup simmers, prepare the crispy tortilla strips—heat vegetable oil in a separate deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the tortilla strips in batches until they’re golden brown and crispy. Remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Season with salt and pepper while they’re still hot.
  • To serve, ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with crispy tortilla strips, a squeeze of lime juice, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.

Notes

Tips And Tricks

Achieving perfect cooking requires attention to detail and precision. Start by carefully measuring ingredients to maintain flavour consistency.
Preheat your oven or pan for even cooking, and invest in quality utensils and cookware.
Pat meat dry before searing to promote a crispy exterior, and let it rest after cooking to retain juices. When sauteing, ensure the pan is hot, and avoid overcrowding to prevent steaming.
Use fresh herbs and spices for enhanced flavour, and season dishes throughout the cooking process to layer tastes.
Taste as you go and adjust seasoning accordingly. When baking, follow recipes closely and invest in an oven thermometer for accuracy.
Lastly, embrace experimentation but document changes for future reference.
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