Description
A warm and hearty chicken tortilla soup loaded with flavors and toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn tortillas, cut into strips
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Shredded cheese, for topping (optional)
- Avocado slices, for topping (optional)
- Sour cream, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a pot, add olive oil over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and no longer pink in the center. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Stir in the canned tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice or shred the cooked chicken and add it back into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the black beans and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing all flavors to meld together.
- While the soup simmers, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread tortilla strips on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 10-12 minutes until crispy.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crispy tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream, if desired. Serve with lime wedges on the side for a burst of freshness.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, add jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Feel free to use leftover rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg