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Delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

A quick and easy-to-follow chicken tortilla soup recipe that promises to make you the best at making chicken tortilla soup at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño diced (optional, for spice)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 14.5 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen or canned corn
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped

For Garnish:

  • 6 small corn tortillas cut into strips (or store-bought tortilla chips)
  • 1 avocado diced
  • ½ cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Instructions
 

Cook the Chicken:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add diced onions and sauté until softened (about 3 minutes).
  • Add garlic and jalapeño, cook for another minute.
  • Stir in cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika.

Simmer the Soup:

  • Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes, tomatoes with green chilies, and chicken broth.
  • Add the chicken breasts whole, black beans, corn, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.

Shred the Chicken:

  • Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks.
  • Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir in lime juice and cilantro.

Make the Tortilla Strips (if homemade):

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Place tortilla strips on a baking sheet, lightly drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 8-10 minutes until crispy.

Serve:

  • Ladle soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, avocado, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
  • Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal
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