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Simple Chicken Tortilla Soup

Simple Chicken Tortilla Soup

  • Author: Andy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A warm and hearty chicken tortilla soup packed with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and bold spices, topped with creamy avocado, cheese, sour cream, and crispy tortilla chips.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup tortilla chips
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Set a large pot over medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  4. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and add shredded chicken. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Adjust seasoning to taste and cook another 5–10 minutes as needed.
  6. Prepare toppings: avocado slices, shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, and cilantro.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with toppings. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time and boost flavor.
  • Fire-roasted tomatoes add a nice smoky depth to the broth.
  • To keep tortilla chips crispy, add them just before serving.
  • For extra heat, add hot sauce or diced jalapeños to the soup.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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