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Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Homemade chicken tortilla soup is full of authentic Mexican flavor for under 300 calories! Filled with chicken, corn, black beans, and more.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 8 bowls
Calories: 273 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Mexican
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
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.
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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
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
% 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.