This nourishing bowl of chicken tortilla soup with hominy is brimming with Mexican flavors and packed with vitamins and minerals.
It’s always soup season in my house but I will admit, I get especially excited about soup season when the temps dip below freezing here in Michigan.
Recently I found myself with a roaster chicken and a bunch of veggies so I decided to make homemade bone broth which I eventually turned into a smoky, slightly-spicy Mexican Tortilla Soup to enjoy with my mom and sisters.
No time to make homemade broth? No worries – canned chicken broth works just as well. Since my outdoor walk-in cooler is still up and running I decided to make homemade. (You know you’re from Michigan when….)
To give the soup a southwestern kick, I added one of my favorite secret weapons: canned chipotle peppers in adobo. These smoky peppers can pack a punch so be sure to remove the seeds to keep the soup on the mild side.
Frequently asked questions:
As with most dishes, it’s all about the garnishes. Be sure to top each warm bowl of Mexican Tortilla Soup with fresh cilantro, crushed tortilla chips and a squeeze of fresh lime juice for good measure. Diced avocado, jalapeños or plain yogurt wouldn’t hurt either.
This soup is very freezer friendly and can last up to 3 months in the freezer.
Yes. You could make this in a slow cooker. 6 hours on low would work. Be sure to use uncooked chicken.
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Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup with Hominy
Ingredients
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 red pepper seeded and diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 8 cups chicken broth low sodium or homemade
- 15 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 15 ounce can hominy drained and rinsed
- 12 ounces cooked chicken breast shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
- 24 tortilla chips lightly crushed
- cilantro to serve
Instructions
- Heat a large soup pot over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Sauté onion, zucchini and red peppers until softened, 5-6 minutes.
- Add garlic, chipotle peppers, cumin and smoked paprika and cook another 2 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, hominy and cooked chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring soup to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Garnish with crushed tortilla chips and fresh cilantro to serve.
Chef’s Notes
Is this soup freezer friendly?
This soup is very freezer friendly and can last up to 3 months in the freezer.Could this be made in a slow cooker?
Yes. 6 hours in low would work. Be sure to use uncooked chicken.Nutrition
Interested in more warm and hearty soup recipes? Check out my Pinterest board!
Mari J Bressler
Soup is great but for someone watching their diet, how much is in one serving (I see it says 6 but doesn’t say the amount like 6 – 1 cup servings). Also, does the nutrition information include the tortilla chips? Meanwhile, just love this soup!!
Liz DellaCroce
Hey Mari! Serving size is 2 cups and yes it includes tortilla chips. enjoy!!
Jasmine Painter
Just made this for dinner, it is soooo good! The chipotles in adobo really are the magic ingredient. I will be making this recipe often!
Liz DellaCroce
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! The chipotles in adobo are the secret to so many great dishes!!
Jan Mayhall
I wish your recipes were in microdata or hrecipe so they could be imported to several recipe apps.
Thanks
Deb
I’m confused by the “2 in” chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. 2 in? I winged it and it’s yummy.
Liz DellaCroce
Apologies – it should just say “2 chipotle peppers” :) I changed it. So glad you enjoyed!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen
Yes to all the toppings! Soup has just GOT to have lots of stuff on top. Your walk-in cooler looks a lot like my walk-in cooler this winter. And you know what, I’m not sad to see it go! Bring on summer!
Liz DellaCroce
I am seriously all about the toppings hahaha!!!
Joanne
I plan on eating soup even when it IS 90F, so you can keep it coming! Love the Mexican infusion into this – my favorite!
Liz DellaCroce
haha you and me both!!
Emma
I can taste those Mexican flavours through the images. Looks divine.