Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup is a family favorite and my go-to dinner for busy weeknights. Flavor packed with chicken and spices, black beans, salsa and more!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 266kcal
Ingredients
Soup:
- 1 small onion diced (about ¾ cup)
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup of your favorite salsa
- 1 ½ cups corn kernels canned, frozen or fresh
- 1 can pinto or black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt more or less, according to taste
- Corn tortillas or tortilla chips
Garnishes:
- Cilantro
- Sour cream
- Tortilla chips
- Avocado
- Sliced green onions
- Shredded Cheddar or Jack cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large pot with a tablespoon of oil. Add diced onions and cook, stirring often, until translucent and soft; about 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in taco seasoning and salt and cook an additional minute.
- Stir in chicken, corn and black beans, then pour in chicken broth and salsa. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Taste and add salt as desired.
- Place a small handful of corn tortillas or tortilla chips into the bottoms of the bowls. Pour ladlefuls of soup over the chips in the bowls and top with desired garnishes, like cilantro, sour cream, cheese, avocado, and of course lots of tortilla chips!
Notes
*Nutritional count does not include optional garnishes.
I use my yummy homemade Taco Seasoning, but you can use a pre-mixed from the store (I like this one). The main seasonings you want to include if you’re not using a taco seasoning blend are chili powder and cumin.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1652mg | Potassium: 978mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 311IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg