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A steaming bowl of chicken tortilla soup garnished with fresh avocado and cilantro.

Best way to grow a rich Chicken Tortilla Soup

This recipe guides you through making a flavorful chicken tortilla soup, perfect for a comforting meal. It involves simmering chicken with spices and vegetables, then shredding the chicken and adding tortilla strips and fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 _ chicken breasts
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
  • 15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 _ garlic cloves
  • 1 _ jalapeño
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For Serving
  • 3 cups tortilla chips crushed
  • 1 _ avocado
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 4 _ lime wedges

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • two forks
  • ladle

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and jalapeño, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute.
  2. Add chicken breasts, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken from the pot, shred it using two forks, and then return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  4. Stir in black beans, corn, and simmer for another 5-10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and corn to heat through.
Serving
  1. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with crushed tortilla chips, sliced avocado, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

For an extra kick, leave some seeds in the jalapeño or add a pinch of cayenne pepper. You can also customize toppings with shredded cheese or a dollop of guacamole.