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4.85 from 20 votes

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Filled with juicy shredded chicken, black beans, sweet corn, and healthy veggies, this Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe is utterly irresistible and my all-time favorite soup recipe! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 345kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium onions - chopped
  • 1 poblano pepper - seeded and diced
  • 1 jalapeño - seeded and diced (optional)
  • 1 red bell pepper - seeded and chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper - seeded and chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic - minced
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans fire roasted tomatoes
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth - (or water)
  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 10 oz red enchilada sauce - (approximately)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans - drained
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans whole corn kernels - drained
  • ½ cup cilantro - chopped
  • ½ cup green onion - chopped
  • 1 lime - juiced

Optional Garnishes

  • Tortilla strips
  • Lime wedges
  • Sour cream
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Sliced avocado

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring often. Add the poblano pepper, jalapeño, red, and green bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add the salt, cumin, ancho chili powder, ground coriander, Italian seasoning, canned tomatoes, and chicken broth (or water), to the pot. Cover soup and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer over medium-low heat. Add the chicken breasts and return the lid to the pot.
  • Allow the chicken to cook for 25-30 minutes. Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the pot and transfer to a clean cutting board. Let rest until cool enough to handle then shred with a fork.
  • Return the shredded chicken back to the pot. Add the enchilada sauce, black beans, corn kernels, cilantro, green onion, and lime juice. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro, chopped green onion, lime juice, avocado, sour cream, and tortilla strips, if desired.

Notes

  • If you are super sensitive to spicy foods, I recommend skipping the jalapeño and adding half the recommended chili powder. Also, make sure that whichever red enchilada sauce you choose is not spicy.
  • If you do not have all the spices listed to make this soup, your favorite taco seasoning would make an excellent substitute. Add approximately 1 tablespoon in place of the cumin, chili powder, salt, and coriander. Season with more taco seasoning or salt to taste.
  • Feel free to add pre-cooked shredded chicken breasts or even shredded rotisserie chicken! 
  • Nutritional information does not include the optional garnishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 1686mg | Potassium: 717mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1405IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2.2mg
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