Chicken Tortilla Soup
User Reviews
4.7
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Description
Chicken Tortilla Soup features a base of sautéed yellow onions, garlic, carrots, zucchini, and sweet corn, softened in olive oil to bring out their natural sweetness. Black beans and cannellini beans contribute creaminess and protein while tomato sauce and key spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano build a smoky, earthy flavor profile. Cooking whole chicken breasts in the simmering broth cooks them evenly and locks in moisture; shredding the chicken before returning it to the soup ensures a tender bite throughout. Adding strips of corn tortillas towards the end softens them into the broth, providing additional body and texture.
The soup is typically served hot with optional toppings such as fresh cilantro, chips, sour cream, and avocado, allowing for customization. These toppings add freshness and creaminess that balance the spiced broth. This soup works well on cooler days or as a filling starter for a meal with Mexican-inspired sides.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups yellow onion diced
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1 cup carrot diced
- 1 small zucchini diced
- 2 ears sweet corn cut off the cob, or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
- 15 oz. black beans 1 can drained and rinsed
- 15 oz. cannellini beans 1 can drained and rinsed
- 15 oz. tomato sauce 1 can
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 2 chicken breast
- 5 corn tortillas cut into strips
toppings:
- cilantro if desired, fresh
- Chips if desired
- sour cream if desired
- avocado etc., if desired
Instructions
- Place a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, zucchini, and corn in olive oil to soften slightly 5 minutes.
- Stir in beans, tomato sauce, spices, chicken stock and bring to boil. Reduce to simmer and place whole chicken breasts into soup. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked completely. Remove from pot, shred and return to soup.
- Stir in tortilla strips and cook another 10 minutes. Ladle into bowls and serve with any desired toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 942mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1162mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 4290IU | 86% |
| Vitamin C | 16.1mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5.9mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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