Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
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Homemade chicken tortilla soup is full of authentic Mexican flavor for under 300 calories! Filled with chicken, corn, black beans, and more.
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Ingredients
For the Tortilla Strips
- 2 (8-inch) corn tortillas burrito-sized
- 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Soup
- 4 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
- 10 ounces Red Enchilada Sauce 1 can
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 10 cups water
- ¼ cup dry white rice
- 8.5 ounces canned corn 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 15.25 ounces canned black beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 1 red chili pepper chopped
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice from 2 limes
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
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Instructions
For the Tortilla Strips
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the tortillas into thin strips.
- In a small bowl, mix the tortilla strips, olive oil, and salt. Mix well until tortillas are evenly coated.
- Arrange the tortilla strips onto the baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool while you make the soup.
For the Soup
- Fill a large pot with 10 cups of water. Add the chicken, enchilada sauce, salt, and black pepper, and bring to a boil.
- Simmer for 1 hour.
- Add the dry rice, stir, and let it cook for 20 minutes.
- Add the corn, beans, lime juice, cheddar cheese, and red chili peppers, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with the tortilla strips, sprinkle with some fresh cilantro, and serve!
Notes
- This recipe was contributed by Michaella at Well + Yum.
- Storage: Store chicken tortilla soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Store chicken tortilla soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bowl
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
1.307mg
(0%)
Potassium
402mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
486IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
144mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1.307mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 402mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 486IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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