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Chicken tortilla soup prepared on the stovetop
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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Chicken tortilla soup is made with flavorful Mexican seasonings, and it’s an easy recipe to customize with different ingredients and toppings. Instant fav!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keyword: chicken, cilantro, jalapeno, tomato
Servings: 6
Calories: 249kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken breasts Chicken thighs ok, deboned, skinless
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil Olive oil ok
  • 1 Onion Small, diced, appx. 1/2 cup
  • 1 jalapeno De-seeded, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Diced, about a tbsp
  • 6 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 can Black beans Drained, rinsed, 15 oz can
  • 1 can Fire roasted tomatoes 15 oz can
  • 1 can Southwestern corn Drained (fire roasted corn a good substitute)
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro reserve 1/4 cup for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper Freshly ground
  • 1/2 Lime Juiced squeezed

Optional Garnish

  • Tortilla strips
  • Radish
  • Sour cream
  • Shredded cheese
  • Cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Jalapenos
  • Avocado
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Instructions

  • In a large pot or dutch oven on medium low heat, add the oil. When the oil has heated up, add the diced onions and jalapenos.
  • Cook on medium-low heat and allow the onions to become translucent and the jalapenos soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the garlic next, and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  • Add the chicken stock, fire roasted tomatoes, fire roasted corn, black beans, and all the spices to the pot. Increase to a medium high heat.
  • When the soup starts to boil, add the chicken and reduce the heat to a simmer.
  • Continue to simmer until the chicken is completely cooked, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the soup and transfer to a cutting board. Shred chicken and return it to the pot.
  • Add the cilantro to the pot and stir. Allow to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Taste. Add more salt and/or pepper to your preference.
  • Optionally, add some lime juice to the soup. A squeeze of half a lime is good.
  • Serve in a bowl topped with your favorite garnishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 1450mg | Potassium: 831mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 3mg