5 from 24 votes
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup is a hearty blend of sautéed onions, garlic, green chiles, black beans, tomatoes, corn, and aromatic spices simmered with chicken breasts in broth. The shredded chicken is returned to the pot with crispy tortilla strips and fresh cilantro, adding texture and brightness. This layered, flavorful soup is perfect when a comforting, mildly spicy meal is desired.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
382 kcal
Course:
Soup, Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 ounces green chile peppers chopped
- 14.5 ounces black beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes canned
- 2 cups corn
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 2 4- inch flour tortillas cut into strips
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Add the canola oil to a large dutch oven on medium heat and add the onion and garlic, cooking for 2 minutes until you can smell the garlic.
- Add the green chiles, black beans, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, corn, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and oregano and mix well.
- Add the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes and chicken breasts and bring to a boil before reducing to a simmer for 22-25 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, then return to the pot with the shredded tortillas and cilantro, stirring well before serving.
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Notes
- The recipe includes timers linked in the instructions to help manage cooking times effectively.
Nutrition Information
Calories
382kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
1538mg
(64%)
Potassium
906mg
(19%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
430IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1538mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 906mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 430IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.