Description
This flavorful Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting and hearty dish made with shredded chicken, fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, corn, and warming spices. It’s perfect for a cozy dinner and can be topped with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, and more.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
- 1 (15 oz) can fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (about 2 chicken breasts)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Optional toppings: avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla strips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Add cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for another minute.
- Add diced tomatoes with green chilies, fire roasted tomatoes, black beans, corn, and chicken broth. Stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Add cooked, shredded chicken to the pot and continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings like avocado, cheese, sour cream, and crispy tortilla strips. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- This soup is great for meal prep and freezes well.
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less jalapeño or chili powder.
- Feel free to add more veggies like zucchini or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
