Description
A soul-warming bowl of Chicken Tortilla Soup — rich, smoky, and layered with zesty Mexican flavors. This easy recipe is pure comfort in a pot, featuring 5 creative twists to make it uniquely your own every time you cook it.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Tortilla strips, avocado, shredded cheese, and sour cream for serving
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, garlic, jalapeño, and bell pepper; sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, chicken broth, and shredded chicken.
4. Add cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes to let the flavors meld.
6. Stir in lime juice and cilantro before serving.
7. Ladle into bowls and top with tortilla strips, avocado, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
🔥 Recipe 1: Add chipotle peppers in adobo for smoky heat.
🌽 Recipe 2: Stir in rice or quinoa for a heartier version.
🥣 Recipe 3: Use rotisserie chicken for an easy shortcut.
🧀 Recipe 4: Blend half the soup for a creamy, thick texture.
🍋 Recipe 5: Add extra lime juice and cilantro for a bright, fresh flavor burst!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg