Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken tortilla soup strikes a balance between a smoky, rich broth, tender shredded chicken, and fresh, vibrant toppings. This recipe achieves that by using fire-roasted tomatoes and a simple but effective blend of spices.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 15-ounce can corn, drained (or 1 ½ cups frozen corn)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles, undrained
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips or fried tortilla strips
- Shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- Diced avocado
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- 1
Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
- 2
Add Canned Goods and Spices: Stir in the fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, corn, diced green chiles, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir well to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes to toast the spices.
- 3
Simmer the Soup: Pour in the chicken broth and stir everything together. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 4
Add the Chicken: Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and heat through, about 5 minutes. The chicken should be warm throughout.
- 5
Season and Serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately. Let everyone add their favorite toppings for a personalized, delicious finish.