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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Savory Chicken Tortilla Soup in Just 30 Minutes

Enjoy a quick and comforting Chicken Tortilla Soup filled with tender chicken, black beans, and vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Chopped.
  • 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes Forms the soup's base.
  • 10 oz Rotel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies Adds heat and texture.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Homemade for enhanced flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or 2 cloves of minced fresh garlic.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Use regular paprika for less smokiness.
  • 0.5 tablespoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste.
  • 12 oz Corn Drained, fresh or frozen.
  • 14 oz Black Beans Rinsed and drained.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or half-and-half for a lighter option.
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded.
  • Salt and Pepper To taste.
For the Toppings
  • Tortilla Strips Adds crunch.
  • Avocado Customized to your preference.
  • Sour Cream A cooling addition.
  • Tex-Mex Shredded Cheese Melts beautifully into the soup.

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add one chopped yellow onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until translucent.
  2. Stir in a 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes, a 10-ounce can of Rotel diced tomatoes, and 1 cup of chicken broth. Then add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, ½ tablespoon of chili powder, 12 ounces of drained corn, and 14 ounces of black beans. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover slightly. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Prepare your toppings: slice avocado, portion out sour cream, and shred cheese.
  5. Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and 2 cups of shredded chicken. Heat on low for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  6. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, avocado, sour cream, and cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Encourage creativity with toppings to personalize each bowl.

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