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chicken tortilla soup recipe

Chicken Tortilla Soup

This hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup blends shredded chicken, warm spices, beans, and corn in a rich tomato broth, topped with crispy tortilla strips and creamy avocado. It’s comforting, simple, and made to share.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Soup
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired
Servings 6 servings
Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp light olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and diced (use 2 for spicier)
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes canned
  • 1 lb chicken breasts about 2 medium, boneless and skinless
  • 15 oz corn canned, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz black beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1.5 tsp chili powder
  • 1.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.33 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1.5 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed (from 1 lime)

Homemade Tortilla Strips

  • 0.25 cup olive oil for frying strips
  • 8 corn tortillas (6-inch) cut into strips

For Topping

  • 1 large avocado diced
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Instructions
 

  • Heat ¼ cup olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortilla strips in batches until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  • In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and jalapeño until soft and fragrant.
  • Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, chicken breasts, corn, beans, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and tender, about 15–20 minutes.
  • Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to the pot. Simmer a few more minutes to meld flavors.
  • Stir in chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, more cilantro, and a lime wedge. Enjoy!

Notes

Store tortilla strips separately to keep them crisp. Customize with your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, or hot sauce. For a thicker soup, mash some beans before adding.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 880mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 620IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3.5mg
Keyword Chicken Tortilla Soup, comfort food, Easy Soup, Mexican
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