Shortcut Tortilla Soup

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the onion

   Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened.

2. 2

   Add the garlic

   Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Build the soup

   Add the fire-roasted tomatoes, chipotle or enchilada sauce, chicken stock, tortilla chips, cumin, oregano if using, and a pinch of salt.

4. 4

   Simmer

   Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the onion is fully soft and the tortilla chips have broken down.

5. 5

   Blend

   Blend until smooth. Add a little more stock or water if the soup is thicker than you want.

6. 6

   Finish the soup

   Return the soup to the pot and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust with salt and lime juice.

7. 7

   Assemble

   Ladle into bowls. Add rotisserie chicken if using, then top with avocado, crema, tortilla strips, cilantro, and more lime.

8. 8

   Serve

   Serve right away, before all the tortilla strips go soft.