Among Guatemala's most traditional recipes, this delicious chicken tortilla soup is a must-have. It's commonly found in popular local spots and even in restaurants. However, don't be surprised, as its ingredients make it perfect for preparing at home.
Originating from Guatemala, chicken tortilla soup is a traditional recipe passed down through generations.
Its history dates back to the pre-Hispanic era, where indigenous people used corn and chicken as main ingredients.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients
1 Chicken
3 Chopped onions
250 grams of Tomatoes cut into wedges
½ teaspoon of Chopped red chili pepper
½ teaspoon of Ground cumin
1 cup of Cream
½ cup of Chopped cilantro
8 Cut tortillas into strips
Oil for frying
2 liters of Water
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : Trim excess fat from the chicken and boil it in water with salt.
Step 2 : Cook until the chicken is completely tender and can be shredded well. Remove the chicken and continue boiling the broth to reduce it to five cups.
Step 3 : While the broth reduces, shred the chicken, fry half of the tortillas in hot oil, remove them and season with salt. Tear them by hand.
Step 4 : In the same oil, fry the tomatoes and onions for five minutes. Add the chili and cumin, cook for five more minutes.
Step 5 : Add the broth, the other tortilla strips, the cream, and the chicken, cook for another ten minutes.
Step 6 : Season with salt and serve, garnished with fried tortillas and cilantro.
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