Description
This Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a cozy, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With tender shredded chicken and a zesty broth, it’s a comforting meal that comes together effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can sweet corn kernels, drained
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Crispy tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt (for serving)
- Shredded cheese (for serving)
- Avocado (for serving)
- Jalapeño slices (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces, dice the onion, mince the garlic, and rinse and drain the black beans and corn.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering, add the diced onion and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add Garlic and Spices: Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to a minute until fragrant. Then, add chili powder, ground cumin, and dried oregano, stirring well for another minute.
- Build the Soup Base: Pour in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover for 15-20 minutes.
- Incorporate Chicken, Beans, and Corn: Stir in the shredded chicken, rinsed black beans, and drained corn. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Finish with Freshness: Remove from heat and stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Serve It Up: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crispy tortilla strips, sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, and jalapeño slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider making homemade tortilla strips by baking corn tortillas cut into strips. Adjust the spice level by adding cayenne pepper or jalapeño for more heat.