Greek-Style Chicken Tortilla Soup with Pita

This Greek-Style chicken tortilla soup is ready in under 60 minutes. Juicy chicken thighs, Mediterranean flavors, simmered in a flavorful tomato base, will become your favorite weeknight comfort food. Top it with crunchy homemade pita chips, Greek yogurt, and a squeeze of lemon for a restaurant-worthy meal at home.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless chicken thigh meat
• 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, grated
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon or more of crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes, pureed
• 4 cups (32-ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (15-ounce can) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 roasted red peppers from the jar, diced
• • Chopped fresh parsley
• • Thinly sliced scallions
• • Greek yogurt or sour cream
• • Lemon wedges
• • Pita chips
• • Feta cheese, crumbled
• • olives

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Season the chicken on both sides with salt...: Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
2. 2Heat the oil in a pot over medium...: Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat and add the chicken. Brown for 5 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
3. 3Add the onion, celery, and carrots to the...: Add the onion, celery, and carrots to the pot and season lightly with salt. Cook over medium heat until soft and golden. About 10 minutes.
4. 4Add the garlic and warm through 30 seconds.
5. 5Add the ketchup, pureed tomatoes, chicken, and the...: Add the ketchup, pureed tomatoes, chicken, and the remaining ingredients (except toppings).
6. 6Bring to a boil and reduce the heat...: Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 15-20 minutes.
7. 7Remove the chicken from the soup and chop...: Remove the chicken from the soup and chop it. Add it back into the pot.
8. 8Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
9. 9While the soup is cooking, bake the pita...: While the soup is cooking, bake the pita chips.
10. 10Serve the soup with your favorite toppings.