Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and zesty spices in a delicious broth. Topped with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, and cheese, it makes for a perfect comforting meal.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Soup bowls
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 2 chicken breasts) You can use store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- to taste salt and pepper
- for garnish tortilla chips
- 1 avocado, diced for garnish
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend) for garnish
- to taste fresh cilantro, chopped optional, for garnish
- for serving lime wedges optional, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until the onion becomes translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped red and green bell peppers, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for another 5 minutes, until vegetables are softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the shredded chicken, diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and corn. Stir to combine.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In serving bowls, ladle the soup and top with tortilla chips, diced avocado, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro if desired. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
- For convenience, you can use store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference; jalapeños, sour cream, or sliced radishes would also be great additions!
- Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
You can use store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference; jalapeños, sour cream, or sliced radishes would also be great additions!
Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.