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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Irresistible Chicken Tortilla Soup You’ll Love for Dinner

Enjoy a warm bowl of Chicken Tortilla Soup, a comforting Mexican favorite loaded with flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with any vegetable oil.
  • 1 cup Onion Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Soup
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes Drained
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Fresh is best
  • ¼ cup Chopped Cilantro For garnish
  • to taste Crispy Tortilla Strips Or crushed tortilla chips
  • to taste Toppings (Avocado, Cheese, Sour Cream) Customize as preferred

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add a diced onion to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Next, stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 1 teaspoon of oregano, cooking for about 1 minute.
  4. Incorporate a can of diced tomatoes, a can of black beans, a cup of corn, and 4 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Introduce 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Stir in the juice of 1 lime and ¼ cup of chopped cilantro, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls, and serve hot, topped with crispy tortilla strips and desired toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with different proteins or vegetables and adjust spice levels according to preference.

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