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
Scale
- 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
- 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.
- Step 2: Shred Chicken – Remove chicken from pot and shred using two forks. Set aside shredded chicken, keeping broth in pot.
- Step 3: Sauté Aromatics – In same pot with broth, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Step 4: Combine Ingredients – Stir in shredded chicken, canned tomatoes, corn kernels, salt, pepper, and cumin. Mix thoroughly.
- Step 5: Final Simmer – Let soup simmer additional 10 minutes to meld flavors and heat through completely.
- 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