Chicken Tortilla Soup
Warm up with this hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup, a flavorful blend of spices and fresh ingredients that’s perfect for any occasion. Easy to make, it promises comforting satisfaction in every bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups tortilla strips
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the onion and tomatoes and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until golden (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; stir until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and add diced tomatoes along with chicken breasts. Bring to a simmer.
- After about 20 minutes, remove chicken and shred it using two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot with lime juice and cilantro. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot topped with crispy tortilla strips.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with black beans or tofu and use vegetable broth.
- To thicken the soup, blend a portion or add cornmeal during cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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