Description
A hearty and flavorful chicken tortilla soup filled with veggies and spices, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped small)
- 3 sticks celery (chopped small)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled & chopped small)
- 1 (28 fluid ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can corn (drained)
- 1 (14 fluid ounce) can black beans (drained & rinsed)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- Cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)
- 1 pound uncooked chicken breasts (boneless skinless)
- Garnish (optional): lime wedges, cilantro, sour cream, tortilla strips, avocado, etc.
Instructions
- Add the oil, onion, celery, and carrots to a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Sauté for 5-7 minutes (light browning adds more flavor).
- Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, corn, black beans, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and chicken breasts to the pot. Give it a stir, then increase the heat to high and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover the pot with the lid slightly ajar, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Take the chicken out of the pot and cut it up/shred it, then add it back to the pot.
- Season the soup with salt & pepper as needed. I recommend adding a good squeeze of fresh lime juice and a handful of chopped cilantro to the soup prior to serving, but that step is optional.
- Serve and top each bowl as desired with any extra garnishes (tortilla strips, sour cream, cheese, etc.).
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can also freeze the soup for up to 2 months.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg