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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Chicken Tortilla Soup is a healthy, nourishing soup perfect for chilly winter evenings. Top it with cheese, tortilla chips and avocado for a satisfying supper!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 354 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 (14.5 ounce cans) chicken broth
  • 2 cans corn drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 cup salsa we like using El Pinto brand salsa, it has GREAT flavor!
  • 1 cup tortilla chips
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • 1 avocado diced
  • sour cream to taste

Instructions

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  1. In large pot boil chicken for about 25 minutes or until cooked through. Remove chicken, cool, and shred.
  2. In a large skillet cook onion, garlic in the oil and add cumin. Cook until onions become clear.
  3. Drain water from the pot you cooked the chicken in add chicken broth and onion and garlic mixture. Add shredded chicken,corn, chili powder, lemon (or lime) juice and salsa to the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30-40 min.
  4. Top with corn chips, cheese, avocado, and a little sour cream.

Notes

  • Note: You can also use the chicken broth from cooking the chicken.  Strain the chicken broth and then add additional chicken broth to make 5 1/2 cups.
  • You can also use the chicken broth from cooking the chicken.  Strain the chicken broth and then add additional chicken broth to make 5 1/2 cups.
  • This recipe makes a big batch of soup! It is perfect for feeding a crowd or having leftovers. 
  • Refrigerate - It will store safely in an airtight container for up to four days in the refrigerator.
  • Refrigerate - It will store safely in an airtight container for up to four days in the refrigerator.
  • Freeze - Make sure to freeze it in airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags, and it'll stay fresh for up to three months.
  • Freeze - Make sure to freeze it in airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags, and it'll stay fresh for up to three months.
  • Reheat - When ready to reheat, thaw leftovers in the fridge. Then place the thawed or refrigerated leftovers in a microwaveable safe bowl or warm up on the stovetop until it is warmed through.
  • Reheat - When ready to reheat, thaw leftovers in the fridge. Then place the thawed or refrigerated leftovers in a microwaveable safe bowl or warm up on the stovetop until it is warmed through.

Nutrition Information

Calories 354kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 433mg (18%) Potassium 813mg (23%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 579IU (12%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 103mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354

% Daily Value*

Calories 354kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 433mg 18%
Potassium 813mg 17%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 579IU 12%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 103mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.