Chicken Fajita Soup
Chicken Fajita Soup is a warming Tex-Mex soup with tender chicken breast, jalapeños, onions and corn tortillas. The Thermomix TM7 sautés, cooks and blends the flavours hands-free in one bowl. Chicken stock paste and fajita seasoning build a rich, spicy broth in minutes.
About this recipe
Chicken Fajita Soup with the Thermomix TM7 brings all the sizzling flavours of Tex-Mex fajitas into a comforting one-bowl soup. If you have been searching for chicken soup recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this spicy number deserves a spot in your weekly menu. Boneless chicken breast fillets simmer gently in a broth built from chicken stock paste, homemade fajita seasoning, garlic and fiery jalapeño peppers, while strips of corn tortilla thicken the soup and add that authentic fajita character. The TM7 handles everything in one mixing bowl: onions are chopped finely without tears, the seasoning is ground fresh for maximum aroma, and the gentle heating function keeps the broth at a steady simmer without scorching. Finished with fresh cilantro and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, this quick weeknight dinner tastes like it has been slow-cooked for hours. Serve it with extra tortilla strips and lime wedges for a family favourite that pleases both spice lovers and milder palates.
Preparation tips
- Cut the chicken breast fillets into even, bite-sized pieces before adding them to the mixing bowl so they cook uniformly and stay tender in the fajita broth. Uniform pieces also absorb the jalapeño and fajita seasoning flavours much better.
- For a deeper Tex-Mex flavour, tear the corn tortillas into rough strips and toast them briefly in a dry pan before stirring them into the soup. They add a lovely toasted-corn crunch and help thicken the broth naturally.
- Adjust the heat to suit your family by removing the seeds from the jalapeño peppers, or replace them with a mild green pepper for a kid-friendly version. Extra fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at serving brighten all the spices.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat gently; the tortilla strips continue to thicken the soup, so add a splash of water when reheating to restore the ideal consistency.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian fajita soup: replace the chicken breast with firm beans or plant-based chicken strips and swap the chicken stock paste for vegetable stock paste. Keep the jalapeño, fajita seasoning and corn tortillas for the same bold Tex-Mex flavour.
- Festive Mexican variation: top each bowl with grilled corn, avocado cubes, crumbled feta and a lime wedge, and serve with cheese quesadillas on the side. Perfect for a casual fiesta evening with friends or family.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fine chopping - The Thermomix chops the onions and garlic in seconds, releasing their aromas into the fajita base without tears. [Chopping]
- Fresh grinding - The TM7 grinds whole spices for your fajita seasoning, delivering a far more fragrant broth than store-bought blends. [Grinding]
- Gentle simmering - The Thermomix heats the chicken stock and chicken breast evenly, keeping the meat juicy without any scorching. [Heating]
- Built-in weighing - The TM7 scale weighs the chicken stock paste and olive oil directly in the bowl for a perfectly balanced soup. [Weighing]
- Silky blending - The Thermomix briefly blends a few corn tortilla strips into the broth, creating a naturally thickened, restaurant-style texture. [Mixing]
Ingredients
- corn tortillas
- cilantro
- white onions
- garlic cloves
- fajita seasoning
- extra virgin olive oil
- jalapeño peppers
- water
- chicken stock paste
- salt