Description
Warm up with a bowl of hearty and flavorful Chicken Tortilla Soup. This Mexican-American classic is packed with tender chicken, beans, corn, and a mix of spices, topped with crunchy tortilla strips and creamy avocado. Perfect for a cozy night in or to feed a crowd.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For Serving:
- Crispy tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
- Diced avocado
- Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Sour cream
- Extra lime wedges
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeño; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, cooking for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, corn, black beans, and shredded chicken. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Stir in fresh cilantro just before serving.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, sour cream, and lime wedges as desired.
Notes
- For richer flavor, roast the corn and jalapeño before adding them to the soup.
- You can also make this in a slow cooker by combining all ingredients (except lime and cilantro) and cooking on low for 4–6 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
