Chicken Tortilla Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
95 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Description
This soup is prepared in a slow cooker, where chicken stock and shredded chicken mingle with diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and diced green chiles for warmth. The addition of garlic, onion, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper seasons the broth for a layered savory taste. Cooking low and slow allows flavors to deepen and combine.
The toppings provide contrasting textures and flavors: melted Monterey Jack cheese adds creaminess, avocado offers smooth freshness, cilantro brings herbal brightness, and crunchy tortilla strips supply crispness. Sour cream can be added for additional smooth tang.
The soup can also be made on the stovetop by simmering the ingredients until heated through. Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to four days or frozen for up to four months, making it a flexible meal option. Serving it hot with toppings transforms it into a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken stock or chicken broth
- 2 cups chicken shredded, cooked
- 1-2 (14.5-ounce) cans tomato drained, diced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can corn drained
- 1 (15.25-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- ½ cup onion optional, chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Toppings (Optional)
- corn tortilla strips corn tortilla strips store-bought or homemade, shredded cheese, chopped avocado, chopped fresh cilantro optional
- sour cream
- Monterey jack cheese
- avocado
- cilantro
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients except the toppings.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Add cheese, tortilla strips, and other favorite toppings right before serving.
Notes
- For stove-top preparation, combine ingredients over medium-low heat and simmer 20 to 30 minutes until heated through.
- Serve with optional toppings like cheese, avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips, and sour cream added immediately before eating.
- Store leftover soup in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to four days or freeze for up to four months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 927mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 285mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 37IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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