Description
This comforting Chicken Tortilla Soup combines tender shredded chicken with black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes in a flavorful broth seasoned with cumin and chili powder. Garnished with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, and lime wedges, it’s a perfect hearty and delicious meal ready in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, diced (optional for spice)
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
For Garnish
- Tortilla strips
- Avocado slices
- Fresh cilantro
- Sour cream
- Lime wedges
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Sauté the Veggies: In a soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced jalapeño (if using). Cook for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the pot along with the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup gently simmer for about 25 minutes, or until the chicken breasts are fully cooked through.
- Shred the Chicken: Carefully remove the cooked chicken breasts from the pot. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the soup and stir well to combine all the flavors.
- Add Lime Juice: Stir in the juice of one lime to brighten and enhance the soup’s flavors.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with crispy tortilla strips, avocado slices, fresh cilantro, sour cream, lime wedges, and shredded cheese as desired. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- To make the soup spicier, leave the seeds in the jalapeño or add extra chili powder.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep if preferred; add it in at the shredding step.
- Customize toppings with your favorite extras like diced onions or jalapeño slices.
- For a thicker soup, puree a cup of the soup and then mix it back in.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave before serving. Add extra broth to thin if needed.
