Easiest Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
This Easiest Chicken Tortilla Soup is a heart‑warming, flavour‑packed bowl of comfort inspired by my grandmother’s kitchen. Simple ingredients come together quickly to deliver a healthy, satisfying meal that still feels like a hug.
Equipment
- Large Soup Pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or rotisserie chicken tender, shredded or cut into pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can black beans drained & rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- salt & pepper to taste
Garnishes
- cilantro fresh, chopped
- lime wedges / juice
- tortilla strips crispy, for topping
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper and sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Stir for about a minute until aromatic.
- Add chicken (raw or rotisserie), chicken broth, black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Season with salt & pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 20–25 minutes (or until chicken is cooked through if using raw). If using raw chicken, remove, shred, and return to pot.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and crispy tortilla strips.
Notes
This soup is forgiving, perfect for meal‑prep, and tasty even the next day. Use rotisserie chicken to save time. Adjust spice level easily. For thicker texture, add crushed tortilla chips into the soup while simmering.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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