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Rotisserie Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Rotisserie Chicken Tortilla Soup

This quick and delicious Rotisserie Chicken Tortilla Soup is loaded with beans, veggies, shredded chicken, tortilla strips, and a mountain of tasty toppings!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 281 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken from one whole rotisserie chicken, chopped
  • 2 tsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 onion yellow, medium, peeled and diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
  • 14 oz corn or 1.5-2 cups frozen corn, canned
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3-4 cups chicken broth
  • 14.5 oz tomato sauce canned
  • 14.5 oz crushed fire roasted tomatoes canned
  • ½ cup salsa verde or your favorite jarred salsa
  • 14 oz black beans canned
  • tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips, crispy
  • salt to taste
  • cayenne pepper to taste
PILE ON THE TOPPINGS!
  • cheddar cheese or mex-blend, shredded
  • sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • jalapeño sliced or diced
  • red onion chopped or pickled
  • Pico de Gallo or salsa
  • avocado sliced, or guacamole
  • cilantro fresh
  • green onion chopped

Instructions

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  1. Gather all your ingredients, prep veggies, open cans, shred/chop chicken, etc... this recipe comes together fast once all the ingredients are ready to go.
  2. Bring a large pot or dutch oven to medium-high heat with 2 tsp oil. Sauté diced onion and jalapeño. Cook until vegetables are tender and edges of onion are golden, approx. 5-6 minutes.
  3. Add frozen (or canned) corn and spices: chili powder, ground cumin, and garlic powder. Sauté for an additional minute or until spices are fragrant and coat all the veggies.
  4. Next add broth, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes salsa, and black beans. Stir to mix. Let mixture come to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or longer if desired.
  5. Remove lid and stir in rotisserie chicken. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips into the soup (start with a little; you can always add extra after) then give it a taste. Add additional spices to taste (chili powder and cumin can amp up the flavors even more) as well as any salt desired and cayenne pepper to add some heat. You can even add extra black beans if you want additional protein and fiber. Other optional flavor boosters you can add include fresh cilantro and/or the juice from half or a whole lime.
  7. Portion soup into bowls and add additional tortilla strips/chips and a mountain of your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
  8. Leftover soup is cause for celebration as the flavors are even more pronounced the next day! (I call it the lasagna effect, lol) Store leftover bowls of soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 1-3 months. Thaw and reheat via microwave or stovetop.

Notes

  • For SPICY soup, add the entire chopped jalapeno (minus the stem) seeds and all. You can also opt to use a spicy salsa and season the soup with ground cayenne pepper for even more heat. 2-3 serrano peppers also make a spicy addition or swap for the jalapeño.
  • For SPICY soup, add the entire chopped jalapeno (minus the stem) seeds and all. You can also opt to use a spicy salsa and season the soup with ground cayenne pepper for even more heat. 2-3 serrano peppers also make a spicy addition or swap for the jalapeño.
  • For a more MILD soup, skip the optional cayenne and use a mild salsa and some diced bell pepper in place of the jalapeño.
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  • Nutrition Facts below are estimated per bowl of soup using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on toppings chosen and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 1343mg (56%) Potassium 1170mg (25%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 823IU (16%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281

% Daily Value*

Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 1343mg 56%
Potassium 1170mg 25%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 823IU 16%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 4mg 22%

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