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Bowl of Chicken Tortilla Soup with avocado, cheese, and tortilla strips

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Summary: A hearty Mexican-inspired chicken tortilla soup filled with tender shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and tomatoes in a flavorful spiced broth. Perfect for a healthy, high-protein dinner ready in 30 minutes, topped with avocado, cheese, and crispy tortilla strips for a comforting family meal.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 lb cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño diced (optional)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 oz corn, drained
  • 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Toppings:
  • Tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
  • Sliced avocado
  • Shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • Sour cream
  • Fresh lime wedges
  • Fresh cilantro

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. 1️⃣ Sauté Aromatics:
  3. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and jalapeño, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
  4. 2️⃣ Add Spices:
  5. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
  6. 3️⃣ Combine Ingredients:
  7. Add shredded chicken, chicken broth, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir well to combine.
  8. 4️⃣ Simmer:
  9. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  10. 5️⃣ Finish:
  11. Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  12. 6️⃣ Serve:
  13. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with tortilla strips, avocado slices, shredded cheese, sour cream, lime wedges, and extra cilantro if desired.

Notes

Notes:
For extra spice, add cayenne pepper or more jalapeño.
Rotisserie chicken works well for convenience.
Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months.
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: ~320 kcal
Protein: 26g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fat: 11g
Fiber: 6g
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6