The Easiest and Best Chicken Tortilla Soup
Warm up with the ultimate comfort food: The Easiest and Best Chicken Tortilla Soup! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender shredded chicken, vibrant diced tomatoes, hearty black beans, and sweet corn in a seasoned broth brimming with bold flavors of cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pot wonder is perfect for busy weeknights. Topped with crunchy tortilla chips, creamy avocado slices, melty cheese, and a squeeze of fresh lime, each bowl offers layers of texture and flavor in every bite. Ideal for a family dinner or casual gathering, this quick and easy chicken tortilla soup is guaranteed to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 6 cups Chicken broth
- 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 15 ounces Canned corn (drained)
- 15 ounces Canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- 2 cups Tortilla chips (crushed, for serving)
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (for serving)
- 1 large Avocado (sliced, for garnish)
- 1 large Lime (cut into wedges, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Add the shredded cooked chicken, chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), corn, and black beans into the pot. Stir to combine.
Season the soup with ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt or spices.
Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and sliced avocado.
Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for a fresh squeeze of citrus flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3981 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 182.2 g | 234% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.5 g | 238% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 526 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 10524 mg | 458% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 366.3 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 68.1 g | 243% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.4 g | ||
| Protein | 259.1 g | 518% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1528 mg | 118% | |
| Iron | 28.2 mg | 157% | |
| Potassium | 6941 mg | 148% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
