Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup: A Cozy, Flavor-Packed Comfort Meal
A hearty and flavorful chicken tortilla soup that’s simple to make and perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and chicken broth.
- Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in lime juice before serving.
- Serve hot with tortilla strips on top.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Adjust the spices according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg