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chicken tortilla soup

A hearty and flavorful chicken tortilla soup made in 30 minutes, loaded with fresh ingredients like tomatoes, corn, black beans, and tender chicken, topped with crispy tortilla strips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 10 small corn tortillas corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup sweet Vidalia or yellow onion
  • 1 large jalapeño pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes no-salt-added, petite diced
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1.5 cups frozen corn or canned or fresh
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.333 cup fresh cilantro leaves finely minced
  • optional diced avocado for serving
  • optional shredded cheese for serving
  • optional sour cream for serving

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with foil or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Cut the corn tortillas into 1/4-inch wide strips. Toss evenly with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt. Spread on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until crisp and golden.
  3. While the tortillas bake, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  4. Add diced onion and jalapeño; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened, stirring intermittently.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, add diced tomatoes, black beans, shredded chicken, corn, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne. Bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  8. Stir in chopped cilantro and cook for 1 minute.
  9. Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Top with tortilla strips, diced avocado, shredded cheese, and sour cream if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

This chicken tortilla soup is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, combining wholesome ingredients with bold flavors. Customize toppings to suit your preferences.