Description
Chicken Tortilla Soup is a vibrant, hearty dish that combines tender chicken, fresh veggies, and zesty lime for a comforting bowl of joy. Perfect for cozy nights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups tortilla strips (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add cubed chicken breasts to the pot; cook until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes before squeezing fresh lime juice into the soup.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, and avocado slices.
Notes
- To enhance flavors, add jalapeños for heat or corn for sweetness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat on the stove.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg