Chicken Tortilla Soup

5 Stars (9 Reviews)

Yield: 6 servings

prep time: 20

cook time: 20

total time: 40

This easy Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe is loaded with fresh and zesty Tex-Mex flavor. Top your bowls with crunchy tortilla strips, avocado, and sour cream for an easy weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

1 yellow onion, chopped
2 sweet bell peppers, any color(s) you like, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
½ teaspoon ground chipotle powder
1 to 2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt, to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper
28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (do not drain)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14 ounces) corn, drained (or use fresh sweet corn kernels, so good!)
1 can (14 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
3 to 4 cups cooked shredded chicken breasts (or roasted deli chicken works great)
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Optional Garnishes, see Notes for more ideas:

fresh mozzarella, cut into 1″ chunks (or use small mozzarella balls or "pearls")
fresh avocado, cut into 1" chunks

Instructions

Heat a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium heat. Add oil. Once oil is shimmering, stir in onion, sweet bell peppers, and garlic. Stir occasionally, until just softened, about 4-5 minutes.
Then add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, chipotle powder, salt, pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in corn, black beans, shredded chicken, and lime juice. Simmer for 10 minutes more, or until heated throughout.
To serve: Place avocado and mozzarella in the bottom of individual serving bowls. Ladle hot soup over the top. The cheese will stay in its form but become melted and ooey-gooey, yummy! Top soup with cilantro, green onions, sour cream, and tortilla crisps or chips. Offer fresh lime slices on the side for squeezing over the top.

Notes

Optional Garnishes:

fresh cilantro, chopped
green onions, chopped
fresh jalapeno slices and/or pickled jalapenos
pickled red onions
tortilla crisps or chips
fresh lime slices
sour cream

Adapted from friend Meghan Kell's recipe box, inspired by the soup once offered at Brasa.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 757kcal Carbohydrates: 37g Protein: 79g Fat: 33g Saturated Fat: 8g Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g Cholesterol: 211mg Sodium: 1033mg Fiber: 7g Sugar: 8g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.

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