Amazing Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

This wildly popular Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Made with fresh ingredients and a touch of spice, it's healthy, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a vibrant weekend gathering. Easily customizable to your spice preference – leave out the jalapeño seeds for a milder version or add extra cayenne for a fiery kick! Leftovers disappear fast, so make a big batch!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 163.3 kcal
Protein 32g
Rating 4.3 (241 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 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and minced, or use more/less to adjust spice), and 1 green bell pepper (chopped) until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add 4 cups chicken broth, 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 (15 ounce) can corn (drained), 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to the pot. Stir in 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or cut into bite-sized pieces).
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. If using uncooked chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), add them now and simmer until cooked through (about 20-25 minutes).
  4. Remove the chicken from the soup (if using uncooked chicken breasts). Shred the cooked chicken and return it to the pot. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with crushed tortilla chips, avocado slices, shredded cheese, sour cream, or a squeeze of lime. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

3g

Carbs

5g