4.3 from 75 votes
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Chicken Tortilla Soup features shredded chicken simmered in a broth enriched with diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and seasonings like cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Topped with crispy baked tortilla strips, sour cream, avocado, and cheese, it offers a spicy, savory flavor with varied textures. Fresh cilantro and lime juice add brightness to the hearty soup.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
-8
Calories:
224 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 yellow onion diced (about 1 ½ cups, medium
- 10 cups chicken stock
- 1-15 ounce diced tomatoes with mild green chiles canned
- 1-15 ounce black beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 3 cups chicken cooked shredded
- 1 ½ cups corn kernels
Toppings
- 4-5 inch corn tortillas
- canola oil or cooking spray
- sour cream or Mexican crema
- avocado
- cheese shredded
- lime
Instructions
- In a large stock pot over medium, warm the oil then add the onions and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until the onions soften.
- Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, black beans, oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cilantro and bring to a boil, then reduce to a bubbling simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken and corn and cook until warmed though.
- While the soup is cooking, cut the tortillas into strips and spray with cooking spray or lightly brush with oil. Lay the strips ion a foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Toast until crisp, then sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Spoon the soup into bowls and garnish sour cream, avocado, more cilantor, and cheese. Add a squeeze of fresh lime and serve.
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Notes
- Homemade chicken stock adds extra richness and depth; use high-quality broth if unavailable.
- Toast tortilla strips to add texture and avoid sogginess in the soup.
- Adjust the seasonings and lime juice to taste when garnishing to balance flavors.
Nutrition Information
Calories
224kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
1783mg
(74%)
Potassium
598mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
106IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 -8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1783mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 598mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 106IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.