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Dairy-Free Chicken Tortilla Soup with Avocado Lime Crema

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This Dairy Free Chicken Tortilla Soup with Avocado Lime Crema wraps you in a warm, flavorful hug with its comforting depth and creamy texture. It’s a vibrant, satisfying meal that caters to dietary needs without sacrificing deliciousness.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • Corn tortillas
  • Chicken broth
  • Canned diced tomatoes
  • Canned crushed tomatoes
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Bell peppers (red or orange)
  • Corn
  • Black beans
  • Chili powder
  • Cumin
  • Dried oregano
  • Cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Ripe avocados
  • Water
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Shred your cooked chicken, dice your onion and bell pepper, mince the garlic, drain and rinse your black beans and corn. For the crema, have your avocado, lime, cilantro, and water ready. Cut your corn tortillas into thin strips if making your own tortilla strips.
  2. Make the Tortilla Strips: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) for baked strips or heat about 1/2 inch of neutral oil in a skillet for frying. For baked, toss tortilla strips with olive oil and salt, spread on a baking sheet, and bake for 8-12 minutes. For fried, fry in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  3. Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Bloom the Spices: Stir in chili powder, cumin, and oregano, cooking for about 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
  5. Simmer the Soup: Add diced and crushed tomatoes along with chicken broth, then add rinsed black beans, corn, and shredded chicken. Stir everything together.
  6. Let it Mingle: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for at least 15-20 minutes.
  7. Prepare the Avocado Lime Crema: In a blender, combine avocados, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Add water gradually until you reach a pourable consistency.
  8. Finish and Serve: Stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro into the soup. Ladle into bowls, drizzle with Avocado Lime Crema, and top with crispy tortilla strips.

Nutrition

Keywords: For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and add extra black beans or corn. Adjust the heat by adding jalapeño or chipotle powder. Use high-quality chicken broth for better flavor.

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