Classic Chicken Tortilla Soup: A Delightfully Easy Comfort Recipe
A comforting and flavorful chicken tortilla soup that’s easy to make and delicious to enjoy. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup tortilla strips
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in chili powder and cumin, cooking for another minute.
- Add the chicken broth, shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with tortilla strips.
Notes
- For added flavor, top with avocado, cilantro, or cheese.
- This soup can easily be made vegetarian by omitting the chicken and using vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg