Ingredients for Amazing Chicken Tortilla Soup
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, substituting for cayenne pepper)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Black pepper to taste
- Velveeta cheese (as desired for topping)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (as desired for topping)
- Corn tortillas, to make chips (as desired for topping)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sour cream (as desired for topping)
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Tortilla chips (as desired for topping)
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, monterey jack, or Mexican blend, as desired for topping)
- Avocado, diced (as desired for topping)
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How to Make Amazing Chicken Tortilla Soup
- 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.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and roasted chicken. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper (optional). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 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
