Description
This Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a quick and comforting meal packed with shredded chicken, black beans, sweet corn, and spicy tomatoes simmered in a flavorful broth. Topped with crunchy tortilla strips, creamy sour cream, and fresh cilantro, it’s a Tex-Mex favorite you can have on the table in 30 minutes or less.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn, canned or frozen
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
1 cup tortilla strips (for topping)
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for topping)
1/2 cup shredded cheese (for topping)
1 avocado, sliced (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the onions and garlic in spices.
4. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Stir well.
5. Add shredded chicken, black beans, and corn. Bring to a simmer and let cook uncovered for 20 minutes to develop flavor.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Stir in chopped cilantro if using.
7. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with tortilla strips, sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime as desired. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, use fire-roasted tomatoes instead of regular diced.
Store leftovers without toppings in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
Use rotisserie chicken to cut down on prep time and boost flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chicken tortilla soup, easy soup recipe, Tex-Mex soup