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Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

This homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe is an easy weeknight dinner loaded with Mexican spices, veggies, chicken, and broth - perfect for those chilly nights when you need something warm and comforting.

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A recipe from

Maria Arnold
Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Ingredients

Yields 8 servings

Soup

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
  • 2 jalapenos (diced)
  • 4-5 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1-2 teaspoons salt
  • 1-2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons coriander
  • 2 cans black beans (drained)
  • 30 ounces petite diced tomatoes
  • 4-5 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 2.5 pounds chicken breast
  • 1 bag (14 oz) frozen baby sweet corn (defrosted)
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (more for garnish)
  • 1 bag of Crunchy Tortilla Strips for topping

Method

11 steps

  1. 1

    SOUP

  2. 2

    Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add the onion, jalapeños, garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook for 4 minutes, stirring consistently.

  4. 4

    Stir in the spices: chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and coriander. Toast for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Mix in the black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken stock, and raw chicken breasts.

  6. 6

    Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer, partially covered, for 25 minutes.

  7. 7

    Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and set aside. (Use a food thermometer to confirm they have reached an internal temperature of 165°F.)

  8. 8

    Shred the chicken using two forks.

  9. 9

    Return the shredded chicken to the pot along with the corn and cilantro. Simmer for another 10 minutes.

  10. 10

    Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

  11. 11

    Ladle into bowls and garnish with crunchy tortilla strips, cilantro, sour cream, Mexican cheese, green onions, or chopped tomatoes — whatever toppings you love.

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