Chicken Tortilla Soup
Tortilla chips, simply cooked chicken, corn, and beans all cooked together in a warming tomato broth – what's not to like?
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast cooked and diced into small cubes
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion (medium chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1-2 teaspoons chili powder (to taste)
- 1 cup corn kernels canned
- 1 black beans rinsed and drained, 15 ounce can
- 1 green chile peppers 4 ounce can chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- ½ cup tortilla chip amount to your preference, crushed
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ½ cup cheddar cheese to taste, sharp
- 2 Tablespoons green onion to taste, chopped
- 1 lime sliced into wedges, fresh
Instructions
- In a medium large pot over medium heat, add the oil, garlic, and onion and saute until they are soft - about 5 minutes.
- Add in the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, oregano and chili powder. Bring to a simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken, beans, corn, chile peppers and cilantro. Return to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Portion into serving bowls and add your favorite toppings like the crushed tortilla chips, avocado slices, cheese, lime wedges and green onions.
Notes
- Some great toppings we love are: sour cream, extra tortilla strips, grated cheddar cheese, lime wedges, sliced avocados.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 610
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 610kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1525mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 1756mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1065IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 24% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.