Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup
A heartwarming and flavorful one-pot chicken tortilla soup, perfect for busy weeknights. This comforting dish combines tender shredded chicken, vibrant vegetables, and classic Tex-Mex spices for a satisfying meal with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1–2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For Garnish:
Corn tortilla chips, crushed
Shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
Chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and diced jalapeño peppers and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using) and stir for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), black beans, and corn.
Add the chicken broth and shredded cooked chicken. Bring the soup to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, garnished with crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream or yogurt, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can roast the vegetables before adding them to the pot.
Adjust the amount of jalapeño and cayenne pepper to control the spice level.
Make sure to use good quality chicken broth for the best flavor.
This soup can be made ahead of time and reheats well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg