Description
This cozy chicken tortilla soup recipe is a comforting hug in a bowl, perfect for chilly evenings. It’s an easy, hearty chicken tortilla soup that brings vibrant flavors and warmth to your table, topped with crispy tortilla strips. This homemade chicken tortilla soup is a simple yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla strips, for serving
- Avocado, diced, for serving
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and crushed tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the rinsed and drained black beans and corn to the pot. Stir well.
- Add the shredded cooked chicken to the soup. Continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. This makes a hearty chicken tortilla soup.
- Stir in the fresh cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the warm chicken tortilla soup into bowls. Serve with crispy tortilla strips, diced avocado, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt for an extra creamy cozy chicken tortilla soup.
Notes
- For a spicier cozy chicken tortilla soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño with the bell pepper.
- To make this a simple cozy chicken tortilla soup recipe even quicker, use a rotisserie chicken.
- You can thicken chicken tortilla soup by mashing some of the beans against the side of the pot or adding a cornstarch slurry.
- This comforting chicken tortilla soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Experiment with other toppings like shredded cheese, pickled jalapeños, or a squeeze of extra lime for your homemade chicken tortilla soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg