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chicken tortilla soup

A flavorful and hearty chicken tortilla soup made in just 30 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 10 small corn tortillas corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup onion
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 can black beans
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1.5 cups corn
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 0.33 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • diced avocado optional for serving
  • shredded cheese optional for serving
  • sour cream optional for serving

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Cut corn tortillas into 1/4-inch wide strips. Toss with olive oil and a pinch of salt, then spread evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes until crispy and golden.
  3. While tortillas bake, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and chopped jalapeno, sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, add diced tomatoes with juice, drained black beans, shredded chicken, corn, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 5-7 minutes to develop flavors.
  5. Stir in chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot topped with crispy tortilla strips, diced avocado, shredded cheese, and sour cream if desired.

Notes

Make sure to use corn tortillas for gluten-free authenticity. Adjust spice levels to taste by modifying cayenne or jalapeno.