Easy Tasty Chicken Tortilla Soup

Warm up your weeknight dinners with this Easy Tasty Chicken Tortilla Soup—an irresistible bowl of comfort that’s packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors and ready in under an hour! Made with tender shredded chicken, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, this soup is simmered to perfection in a spiced broth infused with ground cumin, chili powder, and fresh lime juice. Topped with crunchy tortilla chips, creamy avocado, gooey melted cheese, and a dollop of sour cream, this one-pot recipe delivers a restaurant-quality meal without the hassle. Perfect for busy families or cozy nights in, this quick and easy chicken tortilla soup recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser that’s as customizable as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 1 can (10 ounces) Diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
• 1 can (15 ounces) Black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup Corn kernels (frozen, canned, or fresh)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime Juice of 1 lime
• 0 As needed for topping Tortilla chips
• 0 As needed for topping Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
• 1 medium Avocado, diced
• 0 As needed for topping Sour cream
• 1 small Jalapeño, sliced (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and corn. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Add the cooked shredded chicken, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, diced avocado, sour cream, and sliced jalapeño if desired.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy the hearty, flavorful chicken tortilla soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2680.1 grams (2680.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1878

Total Fat 81.60g	105%
Saturated Fat 22.10g	111%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 451mg	150%
Sodium 5395mg	235%
Total Carbohydrate 105.00g	38%
Dietary Fiber 23.70g	85%
Total Sugars 27.70g
Protein 191.70g	383%

Vitamin D 6IU	30%
Calcium 600mg	46%
Iron 17mg	96%
Potassium 4340mg	92%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.2%

Protein: 39.9%

Carbs: 21.9%