Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup
This hearty and vibrant Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup combines tender chicken, roasted vegetables, and a flavorful broth, perfect for a comforting meal any night of the week.
Servings: 6
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
Tortilla Strips
- 10 pieces Corn tortillas, cut into strips for frying
- 2 tbsp Neutral oil for frying (canola or vegetable oil)
- to taste Salt
Soup Base
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Jalapeños, diced and seeded
- 1 Poblano pepper, diced and seeded
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced and seeded
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 5 cups Low sodium chicken broth
- 28 oz Fire-roasted diced tomatoes about 2 cans
- 1 cup Corn, canned or frozen
- 15 oz Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups Shredded rotisserie chicken skin removed
- to taste Salt and pepper
Toppings
- Sliced avocado
- Chopped scallions
- Chopped cilantro
- Sliced jalapeños
- Lime wedges
- 1 cup Fried tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot, pour in the neutral oil and heat it over medium-high heat. Add the tortilla strips and fry until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate and season them lightly with salt.
- In the same pot, sauté the diced onion, garlic, jalapeños, poblano, and red bell pepper. Cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes until they have softened and become fragrant.
- Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and oregano, letting them bloom in the heat for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, black beans, and shredded chicken. Season with salt and pepper, then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top with sliced avocado, scallions, cilantro, jalapeños, and crunchy fried tortilla strips. Don’t forget to serve lime wedges on the side for a zesty kick!
Notes
This soup is perfect for meal prep and can be made ahead of time; just store the toppings separately until ready to serve for maximum crunch. Also, consider adding a dollop of sour cream for extra creaminess!
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.