Description
Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings. This hearty soup features tender chicken simmered in a savory broth with vibrant vegetables and crispy tortilla strips, creating a delightful blend of textures and tastes that are sure to impress your guests. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, this recipe is a must-try for any home cook looking to warm hearts and bellies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of colors)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (low-sodium)
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice the onion, bell peppers, and garlic.
- Sauté the veggies: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and peppers until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken and broth: Stir in chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Incorporate spices: Add cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and corn kernels; simmer for another 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken: Remove cooked chicken from the pot; shred using two forks and return to the pot along with cilantro.
- Final touches: Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving. Top each bowl with tortilla strips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 2 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: To make it vegetarian-friendly, replace the chicken with black beans and use vegetable broth. For a thicker soup, mash some beans or add cornmeal during cooking.