Yum! That sounds like a delicious, hearty, and teen-friendly lunch. I can give you a simple recipe for chicken & poblano tortilla soup that’s easy to make at home.
🌶️ Chicken & Poblano Tortilla Soup
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- 2 poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, and chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips for topping
- Optional: avocado slices, shredded cheese, or fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add peppers and spices
- Add roasted poblano peppers, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir for 1 minute.
- Add liquids and chicken
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
- Add shredded chicken and cook 10–15 minutes for flavors to combine.
- Blend (optional)
- For a smoother soup, carefully use an immersion blender to blend slightly — leaving some chunks for texture.
- Serve
- Pour into bowls and top with tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, and cilantro.
Tips & Variations
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Add corn or black beans for extra nutrition.
- Spice it up with a dash of hot sauce or jalapeños if you like heat.
I can also make a quick TikTok-style or Instagram-ready version of this soup recipe with step-by-step visuals for teens — fun and easy to follow.
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