Description
Chicken Tortilla Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and bold spices into a comforting bowl of goodness. Perfect for any occasion, this flavorful soup is easy to make and sure to delight everyone at your table. With its rich aroma and delicious taste, it’s more than just a meal; it’s an invitation to gather and enjoy memorable moments with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or green), chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onions, bell peppers, and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add the chicken breasts and sear them until lightly golden on both sides (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the bell peppers, diced tomatoes (with juice), black beans, corn, cumin powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it with forks, then return it to the soup.
- Serve hot with fresh cilantro on top and lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg