Chicken Adobo Tortilla Soup

Source : Add To 4 Qt Sauce Pan Saute The Onion Garlic Jalapeno S And Bell Pepper Until Lightly Caramelized Add The Tomatoes Chipotles In Adobo Puree Seasonin...

PreTime

more Minutes

CookTime

a few Minutes

Yield

Some Servings

Sent by Chef Craig TCW

at : January 12, 2026

Step:

Add to 4 qt. sauce pan saute the onion, garlic, jalapeno's and bell pepper until lightly caramelized.
Add the tomatoes,chipotles in adobo puree, seasonings, stock and tomato paste and simmer for 20 minutes
Cut the tortillas into strips add to soup and puree with a hand-blender, blender or food processor for 2 minutes. start slow as not to get burnt by hot liquid.
Return the soup to a simmer and add the final ingredients. The cilantro should be added just before service.
3 tablespoons cilantro chopped to finish just before service
Garnish- fried tortillas with a little chili powder, sour cream or cheddar are also nice:)

Ingredients

1/2 small sweet onion- diced small
3 cloves garlic- chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper- dice small (no seeds)- I evaluate the heat and adjust the amount used
1/2 green bell pepper-dice small
1 cup tomatoes-diced in juice
2 tablespoons Chipotles in adobo -pureed or finley chopped Some people like more or less
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup tomato paste
3-8 inch flour tortillas - cut into thin strips
2 ears grilled sweet corn stripped from the cob (if not available 8 oz. can works)
12 ounces cooked chicken diced 1/4 inch (leg quarter are very good for this or baked thighs)
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar(to taste after that)
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1-2 tablespoons lime juice (to taste)
3 tablespoons cilantro chopped to finish just before service