Description
Chicken Tortilla Soup is a cozy, flavorful dish that brings warmth and joy to any gathering. Packed with tender chicken and vibrant toppings, this recipe will become your go-to comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bell peppers (red or yellow), chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onions, garlic, bell peppers, and chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate the diced chicken breasts and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with juices), black beans, bell peppers, and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice before serving; garnish with cilantro and serve hot with tortilla chips.
Notes
- For added sweetness, consider including corn.
- Swap black beans for pinto beans or omit them entirely for lighter soup.
- Adjust spice levels by adding jalapeños if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg