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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup Ready in Just 40 Minutes

This Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting and quick dish, packed with flavor and perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil helps sauté the veggies
  • 1 medium Yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper finely diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
Spices
  • 2 teaspoons Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
Liquid Gold
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 can (15 oz) Black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) Corn drained
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies undrained
Finish
  • 2 cups Cooked, shredded chicken
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, cooking for 5–7 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, chicken broth, and Rotel. Stir well to combine.
  4. Bring the soup to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  5. Add in shredded chicken and allow to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve with toppings like avocado and sour cream for extra flavor and visual appeal.

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