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chicken tortilla soup

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe Ready in Just 45 Minutes

A hearty and flavorful chicken tortilla soup with a rich broth, tender chicken, and crispy tortilla strips.

  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Shredded cheese (optional)
  • Sour cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Sauté until softened.
  2. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  3. Add chicken breasts and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.
  5. Add corn and black beans. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
  7. Fry tortilla strips in oil until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
  8. Serve soup topped with tortilla strips, avocado slices, cheese, and sour cream if desired.

Notes

  • For extra spice, leave the jalapeño seeds in.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: chicken tortilla soup, Mexican soup, easy dinner recipe