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Delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup with toppings in a bowl.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

A warm and hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup filled with spices, beans, and chicken, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Toppings
  • Tortilla chips for serving
  • Avocado for garnish
  • Cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and sauté until softened.
  2. Add the corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and add the chicken.
  4. Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, topped with tortilla chips, avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

For a spicier soup, add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper. For richer flavor, sauté vegetables in butter instead of oil. You can use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation. Feel free to add more veggies like zucchini or spinach for extra nutrition.