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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe


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4.8 from 28 reviews

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy meal. It’s loaded with tender shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and a blend of spices, topped with crispy tortilla strips and your favorite toppings. Easy to make and perfect for a chilly day!


Ingredients

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Soup:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • juice of 1 lime
  • salt and pepper to taste

Tortilla Strips:

  • 4 corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • vegetable oil for frying

Optional Toppings:

  • diced avocado
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • extra cilantro
  • lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Soup: Heat olive oil in a large pot, sauté onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Add cumin, chili powder, broth, tomatoes, beans, corn, and chicken. Simmer, then stir in cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Tortilla Strips: Fry tortilla strips in vegetable oil until crispy. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
  3. Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, top with tortilla strips and desired toppings.

Notes

  • Use leftover or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • For extra spice, keep jalapeño seeds or add cayenne pepper.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg