Chicken tortilla soup with lime and avocado
A smoky tomato and chicken soup topped with crisp tortilla strips, avocado and lime.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.29 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Toss the tortilla strips with half the oil and bake for 8 minutes until crisp.
8 min - 2
Heat the rest of the oil in a pan. Cook the onion for 5 minutes, then the garlic, cumin and paprika for 1 minute.
5 min - 3
Add the tomatoes, stock and chicken breasts. Simmer for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
15 min - 4
Lift out the chicken, shred it, and return it to the soup with the sweetcorn.
- 5
Simmer for 5 minutes and add the lime juice.
5 min - 6
Ladle into bowls and top with tortilla strips, avocado and coriander.
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