Chicken Tortilla Soup

Name: Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients: 5 large tomatoes, halved; 4 large jalapenos, halved; 5 garlic cloves, unpeeled; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 lb ground pasture-raised chicken; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cubed; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp dried oregano; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 4 corn tortillas, cut into strips; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp lime juice; 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 0.5 tsp kosher salt

A tortilla soup with broiled tomatoes and jalapenos, ground chicken, sweet potato, and homemade tortilla chips. Ground chicken provides lean protein with anti-inflammatory effects.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

5 large tomatoes, halved
4 large jalapenos, halved
5 garlic cloves, unpeeled
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb ground pasture-raised chicken
1 yellow onion, diced
1 small sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp ground cumin
0.5 tsp onion powder
0.5 tsp dried oregano
4 cups chicken stock
1 tsp kosher salt
0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 corn tortillas, cut into strips
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lime juice
0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
0.5 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

Preheat the broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with tin foil. Arrange the tomatoes and jalapeños cut side up on the sheet and scatter the garlic cloves around. Broil for 10 minutes, checking every couple of minutes to rotate the pan if needed, until the vegetables are charred. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
Roughly chop the broiled tomatoes and place in a bowl. Squeeze the garlic from the skins into the bowl with the tomatoes. Remove and discard the charred skins and seeds from the jalapeños and roughly chop the flesh; set aside in a separate bowl.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, for 5 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Add the onion and cook until soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of chopped jalapeños (set aside the rest for the salsa).
Stir in the sweet potato and red pepper and cook for 5 minutes, until they begin to soften. Add the tomato paste, cumin, onion powder, and oregano, stirring until fragrant. Add the chicken stock and broiled tomato mixture. Season with the salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, partially covered.
For the tortilla chips: Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the tortilla strips with olive oil and transfer to a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden.
For the jalapeño salsa: In a small bowl, toss the remaining chopped jalapeños with the lime juice and cilantro. Season with salt to taste.
To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top each with a spoonful of the jalapeño salsa and a few crispy tortilla chips.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

Arachidonic Acid
From: Chicken
Phosphate Additives
From: Chicken
Beta-carotene
From: Sweet Potatoes
Lycopene
From: Tomatoes
Niacin
From: Corn
Spermidine
From: Corn

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

Heart disease
Reduces risk of · via Sweet Potatoes
Chronic inflammation (inflammaging)
Reduces risk of · via Sweet Potatoes
Constipation
Protects against · via Sweet Potatoes
Aging
Protects against · via Beta-carotene
Cancer
Protects against · via Beta-carotene
Cardiovascular Disease
Protects against · via Beta-carotene
Prostate cancer
Reduces risk of · via Tomatoes
Depression
Reduces risk of · via Tomatoes
Osteoporosis
Protects against · via Tomatoes
Gingivitis
Improves · via Lycopene
All-Cause Mortality
Reduces risk of · via Lycopene
Skin Aging
Protects against · via Lycopene
Neurodegenerative Disease
Protects against · via Lycopene
Parkinson's disease
Protects against · via Lycopene
Alzheimer's disease
Protects against · via Lycopene
Mitochondrial Myopathy
Improves · via Niacin
Pellagra
Protects against · via Niacin
Erectile dysfunction
Improves · via Niacin
Cognitive decline
Improves · via Spermidine
Hair loss / hair shedding
Improves · via Spermidine

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