Amazing Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Craving that delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup from Max & Erma's? This copycat recipe recreates the restaurant favorite, made easy with simple ingredients and leftover chicken! Packed with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes, this vibrant soup is perfect for a weeknight meal or a cozy weekend lunch. Inspired by a happy accident of fridge clean-out, this recipe is now a family favorite – every time we roast a chicken, this soup is next!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 87.3 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.7 (23 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Amazing Chicken Tortilla Soup

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How to Make Amazing Chicken Tortilla Soup

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and roasted chicken. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper (optional). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, and cilantro, as desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

0g

Carbs

6g

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