Chicken Tortilla Soup – A Flavorful Mexican-Inspired Recipe

Nothing beats a warm, spicy bowl of Chicken Tortilla Soup on a chilly day. This recipe combines tender shredded chicken, hearty beans, and colorful veggies, all brought together with a rich, flavorful broth. The final touch of crunchy tortilla strips, creamy avocado slices, and fresh cilantro makes each bowl both comforting and vibrant.

This Chicken Tortilla Soup is not only incredibly easy to make but also customizable. Adjust the spice level with extra jalapeño or add more lime juice for a tangy twist. It’s a one-pot wonder that’s perfect for family dinners, meal prepping, or whenever you need a cozy, satisfying meal that brings a little Mexican flair to your table.

Chicken Tortilla Soup Ingredients :

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• A 15-ounce can of black beans, thoroughly rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained
• 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• Juice of 1 lime
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish
• Tortilla strips, for garnish
• Shredded cheese, for garnish
• Avocado slices, for garnish

Instructions :

1. In a large pot, warm up some olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until it softens.
2. Stir in garlic, jalapeño, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Sauté for another 3 minutes until the peppers begin to soften.
3. Add the black beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes to the pot. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir in the chicken broth and let the mixture gently simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes.
5. Stir in the shredded chicken and lime juice. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes to blend the flavors together.
6. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with tortilla strips, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Kcal: 230 kcal | Servings: 6 servings

Chicken Tortilla Soup – A Flavorful Mexican-Inspired Recipe

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• Author: Chef Steph
• Total Time: 30 minutes

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Nothing beats a warm, spicy bowl of Chicken Tortilla Soup on a chilly day. This recipe combines tender shredded chicken, hearty beans, and colorful veggies, all brought together with a rich, flavorful broth. The final touch of crunchy tortilla strips, creamy avocado slices, and fresh cilantro makes each bowl both comforting and vibrant.

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Ingredients

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• • 1 tablespoon olive oil

• • 1 onion, diced

• • 3 cloves garlic, minced

• • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced

• • 1 red bell pepper, diced

• • 1 green bell pepper, diced

• • A 15-ounce can of black beans, thoroughly rinsed and drained

• • 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained

• • 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes

• • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

• • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

• • Salt and pepper to taste

• • 4 cups chicken broth

• • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken

• • Juice of 1 lime

• • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

• • Tortilla strips, for garnish

• • Shredded cheese, for garnish

• • Avocado slices, for garnish

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Instructions

1. 1. In a large pot, warm up some olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until it softens.

1. 1. Stir in garlic, jalapeño, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Sauté for another 3 minutes until the peppers begin to soften.

1. 1. Add the black beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes to the pot. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

1. 1. Stir in the chicken broth and let the mixture gently simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes.

1. 1. Stir in the shredded chicken and lime juice. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes to blend the flavors together.

1. 1. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with tortilla strips, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 6
• Calories: 230