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Chicken Tortilla Soup with beans, corn, tomatoes, chicken and cilantro served in a white bowl sitting on a large white plate
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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup with beans, corn, tomatoes, chicken, cilantro, and of course...tortillas for a perfect, southwest, body warming soup!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: soup, recipe, chicken, tortilla, beans, corn, cilantro
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 486kcal
Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil separated
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 4 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 14.5 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 14.5 ounce can corn drained
  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 small limes juiced
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 8- inch corn tortilla grilled and cut into thin strips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Mix cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt together in a small bowl.
  • Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a baking dish. Sprinkle spice mixture over the chicken breasts, flip over and sprinkle the remaining mixture. Cover with foil and bake in oven for 20 - 25 minutes.
  • Heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil in a Dutch oven. Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes to soften. Add the garlic and jalapeno and cook for an additional minute.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and diced tomatoes, and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes.
  • Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. {if desired}
  • Add beans, corn, cilantro, and lime juice.
  • Shred chicken with two forks, and add to the soup.
  • Ladle soup into a bowl and garnish with tortilla strips.

Notes

  • Optional garnishes: avocado slices, grated cheese, lime wedges
  • Seasoning Mix: I made a big batch of Southwest seasoning mix and poured it into an empty spice container. Then just sprinkle it onto chicken whenever you need to.

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 1077mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 825IU | Vitamin C: 18.7mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 4mg