Description
Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a hearty, flavorful dish that brings warmth and comfort to any table. This vibrant soup features tender chicken in a spicy broth, complemented by sweet corn, black beans, and crispy tortilla strips. Perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is simple to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings. In just under an hour, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing meal that warms both the heart and belly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup tortilla strips (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the onion and garlic in a large pot over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Season with cumin, salt, and pepper; reduce heat to low.
- Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it with two forks, and return it to the soup along with corn and black beans.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with cilantro, lime wedges, and crispy tortilla strips before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg