This American Soup is Better Than We Expected

Brits Try Chicken Tortilla Soup (From Scratch in our UK Kitchen!) Welcome back to Mr H & Friends! Today we’re making a hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup from scratch in our tiny UK kitchen—sautéing onions, garlic, and jalapeños, simmering chicken, corn, black beans & tomatoes, then finishing with crispy fried tortilla strips and all the toppings. It’s colourful, comforting, and totally slurpable. Watch to the end for the full family taste test (baby cameo included 🍼) and our honest ratings! What you’ll see 1)Fast flavour base: olive oil → onion → jalapeño (deseeded) → garlic 2) Build the pot: chicken breasts (whole), crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, corn, black beans, cumin, chili 3) Shred & return: tender chicken back into the soup for a silky, loaded bowl 4) DIY tortilla strips (fried till crisp) + topping bar: lime, avocado, cilantro 5) Real talk on spice levels (jalapeño heat), texture, and how we’d tweak it next time Ingredients: Olive oil, onion, jalapeño, garlic, chicken breasts, corn, black beans, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes (28 oz), cumin, chili powder, cilantro, salt & pepper to taste. Toppings: tortilla strips, lime wedges, avocado, extra cilantro, sour cream/cheese optional. Why it works The sautéed base builds depth; simmering whole chicken adds body; crispy tortilla strips bring crunch; lime + avocado give brightness and creaminess. Easy weeknight hero with big, layered flavour. Join the journey We’re a British family cooking American & Mexican favourites at home—learning openly and using your tips to improve. Tell us: Your ideal heat level (jalapeño vs. serrano vs. chipotle) Must-have toppings (queso fresco, sour cream, radish?) Thick & hearty or brothy & light? Premiere time 10:15 PM UK (London) = 6:15 PM Atlantic (ADT), 5:15 PM Eastern (EDT), 4:15 PM Central (CDT), 3:15 PM Mountain (MDT), 2:15 PM Arizona (MST, no DST), 2:15 PM Pacific (PDT), 1:15 PM Alaska (AKDT), 11:15 AM Hawaii (HST) Watch next 1) Brits Try Mexican Poblano Soup (10/10 comfort!) https://youtu.be/QB7QostGLVQ?si=qE7BT456Dd0xwb2D 2) Brits Try Authentic Mexican Swiss Enchiladas (Green) https://youtu.be/GNtC9EOpV7U?si=TjfliVBgEXpG-f-9 3) Brits Bake Soft American Pretzels (salty & cinnamon tests) https://youtu.be/uaMsTmaPGcU?si=h6zBcTc1RMcOUscp If you enjoyed this, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and tap the 🔔 — help this one out so we can keep cooking your favourites every week #britstryamericanfood #soupseason #chickensoup #tortillasoup #souprecipe #soups #tastetest #brits If you want to follow the recipe you can fond it here: https://natashaskitchen.com/chicken-tortilla-soup-recipe/ Support us on Patreon for exclusive content & merch 👉 patreon.com/user?u=65835488 Official Merch, Zoom Hangs, & Bonus Reactions! Join our extended foodie family ❤️ 💬 Tell us in the comments what dish YOU want us to try next! Subscribe to our Channel: https://tinyurl.com/MR-H-and-friends USA GRIZZLY BLOCKS & MORE - Use this link and automatically get 10% off https://www.grizzlyblocks.com/?ref=MRHANDFRIENDS *We will receive a small commission for any purchases Check out these Popular Smoking / BBQ videos: My first BBQ Brisket: https://youtu.be/QdQf1iEyckQ We Made GUMBO: https://youtu.be/oXxViyM9Ppc Terry Blacks: https://youtu.be/ociQXLEU49Y Goldee's: https://youtu.be/XUiV8wAQIFY Help us make more videos. Support us with a PayPal donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XGVMB2C4ZNVHG Check out our Amazon store for products featured in this video (we earn a small commission from Amazon): https://amzn.to/3HYTHeH Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcUmDzk4GRQjZMm6IhLsWEg/join Sign Up for Mr H and friends competitions and newsletters: https://www.mrhandfriends.com/ 📦 📬 We have a new mailing address! Parcels can be sent to: Total Construction SW LTD FAO - Mr H and Friends Unit 11 Ashmead Business Centre Ashmead Road Keynsham Bristol BS31 1SX Please let us know the tracking details so we can keep an eye on deliveries at this end. ✅ We have a NEW MERCH Store: https://mr-h-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/ ✅ Follow Us on our social media for behind-the-scenes content, updates, and more family fun! Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/Mr-H-and-friends-INSTAGRAM Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/Mr-H-and-friends-TWITTER-X Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/Mr-H-and-friends-FACEBOOK Threads: https://tinyurl.com/Mr-H-and-friends-THREADS Discord: email mrhandfriends@gmail.com for the up to date link