Description
This Chicken Tortilla Soup is a hearty and comforting dish, loaded with tender shredded chicken, beans, corn, and veggies, all simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. Topped with crispy tortilla strips and your favorite garnishes like avocado and sour cream, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for a cozy dinner. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a great option for a weeknight meal or meal prep!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, diced (optional for spice)
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- For garnish: Tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, lime wedges, and shredded cheese
Instructions
- Sauté the Veggies: In a soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, and jalapeño (if using) and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the pot, along with the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
- Add Lime Juice: Stir in the lime juice to brighten the flavors.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, and lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the soup.
- For a vegetarian version, use plant-based chicken or add more beans for protein.
- For crispy tortilla strips, make your own by frying or baking small tortilla pieces tossed in oil.
- For a low-carb version, skip the beans and serve over cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
