Chicken Tortilla Soup
"Smoky, spicy Southwest-style chicken tortilla soup with a rich cumin-chili broth, shredded rotisserie chicken, and all the toppings — better than the Costco deli container and you'll get four times the soup for the same money."
Costco Copycat — This is a homemade version of the Costco Deli & Prepared Foods item. See it in store →
The Game Plan
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Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, poblano, and jalapeño. Cook 5 minutes until softened.
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Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant — this blooms the spices and builds that smoky backbone.
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Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes with their juices. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
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Add shredded rotisserie chicken, corn, and black beans. Simmer 20 minutes to let everything meld together.
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Season with salt and pepper. Squeeze in the juice of one lime and stir.
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Ladle into bowls and pile on the toppings: tortilla strips, diced avocado, a squeeze of lime, sour cream, cheese, and cilantro.
