Whole30 Chicken Tortilla Soup
Warm, hearty, and bursting with bold Mexican-inspired flavors, this Whole30 Chicken Tortilla Soup is the perfect comfort meal for your clean-eating journey. Made with tender shredded chicken, vibrant bell peppers, aromatic spices like cumin and smoked paprika, and a refreshing hint of lime, this soup balances savory and zesty notes in every bite. The best part? It’s entirely Whole30-compliant—free of grains, dairy, and refined sugars. Coconut oil lends a subtle richness, while a topping of creamy diced avocado adds a delightful finishing touch. Ready in just under an hour, this nourishing and satisfying soup is perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners. Dive into a bowl of health-conscious comfort that doesn’t skimp on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 unit jalapeño, minced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, with juice
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 unit lime, juiced
- 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 unit avocado, diced
Instructions
Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, red bell pepper, and jalapeño, and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Place the chicken breasts into the pot, then add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth.
Stir in the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot, and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve hot, garnished with diced avocado, and enjoy your Whole30-friendly soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1595 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.2 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.3 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 6189 mg | 269% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.5 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.1 g | ||
| Protein | 173.7 g | 347% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 392 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 4912 mg | 105% | |
*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.
