Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    6.2K

Embark on a culinary journey with this vibrant Chicken Tortilla Soup, a Southwestern-inspired masterpiece brimming with tender chicken, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and a symphony of spices. A true fiesta in a bowl, it's perfect for a cozy night in or a festive gathering. Top with a colorful array of fresh garnishes to create your own personalized work of art.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    34 g
  • Cholesterol
    33 mg
  • Fiber
    12 g
  • Protein
    19 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    711 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    18 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare Ingredients (5 minutes): Gather and prepare all ingredients. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, cook and shred the chicken, and measure out the spices.

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02 Step

Recipe View Sauté Aromatics (5 minutes): Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chili powder and oregano, cooking for another minute to bloom the spices.

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03 Step

Recipe View Build the Broth (10 minutes): Stir in the crushed tomatoes, condensed chicken broth, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

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Recipe View Add Hearty Components (10 minutes): Stir in the black beans, shredded chicken, corn kernels, hominy, chopped green chile peppers, and cilantro. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to fully combine.

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Recipe View Serve and Garnish (5 minutes): Ladle the soup into individual serving bowls. Top with crushed tortilla chips, avocado slices, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!

For a richer flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth instead of condensed broth.
Adjust the amount of chili powder to your preferred level of spiciness. A pinch of cayenne pepper can also be added for extra heat.
Feel free to customize the garnishes to your liking. Other options include sour cream, lime wedges, and pickled jalapeños.
To make this soup vegetarian, simply omit the chicken and use vegetable broth.
This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors will continue to develop over time.
Consider grilling the corn before adding to the soup for a more smoky flavor.
For a smoother soup, you can use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup before adding the chicken and other ingredients.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 2.1K Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Lexi Dietrich

    My family loved this soup! It's a new staple in our house.

  • Drew Konopelski

    I added a squeeze of lime juice at the end and it really brightened up the flavors. Highly recommend!

  • Gladys Padberg

    This is the best chicken tortilla soup I've ever made! Thank you for sharing this recipe.

  • Hildegard Stoltenberg

    I used rotisserie chicken to save time and it worked perfectly.

  • Kiley Jacobson

    I thought it was a little bland, so I added some cumin and smoked paprika. Much better!

  • Curt Ritchie

    I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone asked for the recipe!

  • Jeanette Croninbogisich

    Quick, easy, and delicious! What more could you ask for?

  • Hailie Cruickshank

    This recipe is amazing! So easy to follow and the soup is incredibly flavorful.

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