La Hacienda Mexican Chicken Soup Recipes

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• Boil the chicken, then shred it and set aside the water to use as the chicken stock (you can use canned chicken stock if you prefer).
• Blend together the roasted tomatoes, garlic cloves, onion and ancho chili.
• Add the above mixture to the chicken stock with a small amount of olive oil and bring to a boil.
• Let simmer for 25 minutes.
• While the soup is simmering, fry the tortilla strips and set aside.
• Add the tortilla strips and the shredded chicken to the bowl and then add the soup.
• Garnish with the avocado, crema, cheese, chopped cilantro, and lime.

MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the chicken breasts skin side up on a sheet pan. Rub with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until done. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, discard the skin and bones, and shred the meat. Cover and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the onions, celery, and carrots and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, or until the onions start to brown. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock, tomatoes with their puree, jalapenos, cumin, coriander, 1 tablespoon salt (depending on the saltiness of the chicken stock), 1 teaspoon pepper, and the cilantro, if using. Cut the tortillas in 1/2, then cut them crosswise into 1/2-inch strips and add to the soup. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Add the shredded chicken and season to taste. Serve the soup hot topped with sliced avocado, a dollop of sour cream, grated Cheddar cheese, and broken tortilla chips.

LA HACIENDA MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, add everything but the rice and limes. Cook on high heat, bringing the soup to a boil for about 30 minutes.
• Turn the heat down to low and simmer; add the rice and stir as little as possible until you're ready to eat.
• Optional: add avocado chunks into the soup and stir.
• Enjoy! When ready to eat, serve the soup with juiced lime wedges. The juice adds a good flavor to the soup! =).

MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lay chicken breasts onto a baking sheet and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, cool and shred or cut into strips.
• While the chicken is cooking, heat oil in a stockpot and cook the onions and celery until soft. Stir in the water and chicken broth. Season with cumin, black pepper and remaining taco seasoning mix. Simmer for 30 minutes for the flavors to mingle. Add the tomatoes, cilantro and chicken, simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve hot topped with avocado, shredded cheese and crushed tortilla chips.

MEXICAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Add water and taco seasoning; simmer, uncovered, until chicken is well coated. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the V8 juice, salsa, beans and corn. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through. If desired, serve with optional toppings.

MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened and the onion has started to brown, about 10 minutes.
• Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the broth, tomatoes and juice, jalapeño, cumin, and coriander.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Stir in chicken and cilantro (if using). Season to taste (I like 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper). Serve, offering avocado, cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips on the side.

MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Brown chicken and cut into small pieces.
• Add to crockpot.
• Saute onion, celery, and garlic until soft.
• Add to crockpot.
• Add broth, chili powder, and cumin.
• Add the green chiles, tomatoes, and oregano.
• Cook on'low' for 4 hours.
• Add hominy 30 minutes before serving.
• Add cilantro leaves, and lime juice just before serving.
• Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Serve hot.

TACO CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• In slow cooker, combine broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, and onion.
• Stir in spices, then add chicken.
• Cover and cook on LOW 8-10 hours or High 4-6 hours.
• Remove chicken and shred or cut into bit size pieces, return to soup.
• Add hot sauce if you are using it, or just serve it on the side.
• To serve, ladle into soup bowls and your favorite taco toppings.