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Chicken Tortilla Soup


  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 15 total, serving 1x

Description

A hearty and flavorful Mexican-inspired soup featuring tender shredded chicken, vegetables, and aromatic spices, topped with crispy tortilla strips and fresh cilantro.


Ingredients

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  • 3 pieces (1.5 lbs) boneless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 piece, diced medium onion
  • 3 cloves, minced fresh garlic
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • ½ cup, chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup tortilla strips
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook Chicken – In large pot over medium heat, combine chicken breasts and chicken broth. Bring to simmer and cook 15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
  2. Step 2: Shred Chicken – Remove chicken from pot and shred using two forks. Set aside shredded chicken, keeping broth in pot.
  3. Step 3: Sauté Aromatics – In same pot with broth, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Combine Ingredients – Stir in shredded chicken, canned tomatoes, corn kernels, salt, pepper, and cumin. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Step 5: Final Simmer – Let soup simmer additional 10 minutes to meld flavors and heat through completely.
  6. Step 6: Serve – Serve hot in bowls topped with crispy tortilla strips and fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • Save time by using rotisserie chicken instead of cooking breasts, simply shred and add during final simmer
  • Make homemade tortilla strips by cutting corn tortillas into strips and baking at 400°F for 8-10 minutes
  • Double the recipe and freeze half in portions for quick future meals that reheat beautifully
  • Add lime juice just before serving to brighten flavors without cooking out the citrus essence
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 285 calories
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: chicken tortilla soup, Mexican soup, homemade soup, comfort food, easy dinner recipe