Description
This Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish packed with spices, shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and topped with crispy tortilla strips and fresh garnishes. It’s perfect for any occasion and easy to make in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, diced (optional for heat)
1 bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 cups chicken broth
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie is great)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tortilla Strips:
Corn tortillas, cut into strips
For Garnish:
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges for serving
Avocado slices (optional)
Shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onion, garlic, jalapeño, and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add Spices: Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the Broth: Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer to develop the flavors.
- Incorporate Ingredients: Stir in black beans, corn, shredded chicken, and diced tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Prepare Tortilla Strips: While the soup simmers, heat oil in a pan and fry tortilla strips until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from oil and drain.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust seasonings, adding more chili powder, salt, or pepper as needed.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, top with crispy tortilla strips, cilantro, avocado slices, and shredded cheese if desired. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For Extra Heat: Add more jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicier soup.
For Creaminess: Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt for a creamy touch.
Vegetarian Version: Skip the chicken and replace with more beans or roasted vegetables.
Topping Ideas: Try adding pickled onions, cilantro, or diced tomatoes as extra toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: undefined
