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Mexican Tortilla Chicken Soup

30-Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup

This easy Chicken Tortilla Soup is ready in 30 minutes! Packed with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and smoky spices. The ultimate comfort food!

  • Total Time: 30
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 white onion, diced

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tsp chili powder

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes

  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained

  • 1 can (7 oz) diced green chiles

  • 1½ cups frozen corn

  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

  • ¼ cup lime juice

  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Serving:

  • Tortilla strips

  • Diced avocado

  • Sour cream

  • Shredded cheese

  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté 5 minutes until starting to soften.

  2. Add garlic, chili powder, paprika, and cumin; toast 60 seconds until fragrant.

  3. Pour in chicken broth and add chicken breasts. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

  4. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return to pot.

  5. Add diced tomatoes, black beans, green chiles, and corn. Simmer 5 minutes until heated through.

  6. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.

  7. Serve with desired toppings.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use fire-roasted diced tomatoes

  • Toast the spices briefly to unlock their full aroma

  • Don’t skip the fresh lime juice at the end – it brightens all the flavors

  • Make it creamy by stirring in the sour cream directly to the pot

 

  • Servings: 6

  • Calories: 280 kcal

  • Diet: Gluten-Free

  • Author: Emma Carter
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Main Course, Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Find it online: https://flavorflux.com/30-minute-chicken-tortilla-soup/