Chicken Tortilla Soup
A heartwarming Chicken Tortilla Soup that perfectly marries warmth and zest, bringing back memories of family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 can black beans (15 oz), rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 jalapeño peppers, diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla strips for serving
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add diced jalapeños and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve hot with tortilla strips, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
For convenience, use a rotisserie chicken for shredded chicken. Don’t skip the lime garnish as it elevates the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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