Classic Chicken Tortilla Soup
A cozy and heartwarming chicken tortilla soup that’s perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla strips for serving
- Avocado, diced (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
- Cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the onions in olive oil until softened, then add the garlic.
- Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and black beans, stirring well.
- Add corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Mix in the shredded chicken and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
- Prepare toppings while the soup simmers: slice avocado, cut lime wedges, and chop cilantro.
- Serve the soup in bowls, topped with tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add jalapeños or cayenne pepper. This soup can be made ahead and freezes well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken soup, tortilla soup, comfort food, easy recipes
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