Description
A hearty and flavorful chicken tortilla soup with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and crispy tortilla strips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 corn tortillas, cut into strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, and chili powder.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add shredded chicken and cook for another 5 minutes.
- While the soup simmers, fry tortilla strips in oil until crispy.
- Serve soup hot, garnished with tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Add a dash of hot sauce for extra spice.
- Substitute store-bought rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken tortilla soup, Mexican soup, easy soup recipe