Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
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This chicken tortilla soup recipe is loaded with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, topped with crispy homemade tortilla strips, so easy to make!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-2 Jalapeno peppers chopped (use hotter peppers if you'd like, or use bell or poblano pepper for milder)
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder I love ancho powder for this
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken breast (or use chicken thighs)
- 2 14-ounce cans fire roasted tomatoes (or use chopped fresh tomatoes)
- ½ cup corn frozen is OK
- 3-4 cups chicken broth (use 4 cups for thinner)
- 1 can black beans drained
- 1 juice from 1 lime (optional)
For the Crispy Tortilla Strips
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 6 corn tortillas cut into strips
FOR SERVING: Use your favorite toppings like diced avocado, jalapeno slices, hot red pepper flakes, fresh chopped parsley or cilantro, crumbly white cheese, hot sauce, lime juice, or more.
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Instructions
FOR THE CRISPY TORTILLA STRIPS
- Add 1/2 cup vegetable oil to a separate wide pot or pan to medium heat. Bring it to a simmer. Do not let the oil boil.
- Add the tortilla strips and lightly fry them a few minutes per side, until they become a golden brown. Flip to fry both sides.
- Remove the fried tortilla strips and set them onto paper towels to drain. Lightly salt them. They will crisp up nicely.
FOR THE CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven and add the onion and peppers. Cook them down for 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt and pepper, and cook another minute, until you can smell the garlic bloom.
- Add chicken, tomatoes, corn, chicken broth, and black beans. Stir to incorporate. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer at least 20 minutes to cook the chicken and let the flavors develop.
- Remove the chicken and shred it with a couple of forks. Return the chicken to the pot and simmer 5 minutes.
- Swirl in some lime juice (if desired) then serve in bowls topped with crispy tortilla strips and your other favorite toppings.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
528kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
305mg
(13%)
Potassium
1250mg
(36%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
825IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 528kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 1250mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 825IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
72 reviews
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