Chicken Tortilla Soup
Tortilla chips, simply cooked chicken, corn, and beans all cooked together in a warming tomato broth – what's not to like?
Servings: 4
Calories: 610kcal
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (cooked and diced into small cubes)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion (medium chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1-2 teaspoons chili powder (to taste)
- 1 cup canned corn kernels
- 1 15 ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 4 ounce can chopped green chile peppers
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup crushed tortilla chips (amount to your preference)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese (to taste)
- 2 Tablespoons chopped green onions (to taste)
- 1 fresh lime (sliced into wedges)
Instructions
- In a medium large pot over medium heat, add the oil, garlic, and onion and saute until they are soft - about 5 minutes.
- Add in the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, oregano and chili powder. Bring to a simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken, beans, corn, chile peppers and cilantro. Return to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Portion into serving bowls and add your favorite toppings like the crushed tortilla chips, avocado slices, cheese, lime wedges and green onions.
Notes
Some great toppings we love are: sour cream, extra tortilla strips, grated cheddar cheese, lime wedges, sliced avocados.
Nutrition
Calories: 610kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 1525mg | Potassium: 1756mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1065IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 5mg