If you’re looking for a delicious, healthy recipe that is quick to make and very filling, then this chicken tortilla soup with shredded chicken, black beans and corn is just what you need. It’s garnished with chopped fresh avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, crushed tortilla.
Tortilla soup can be served warm or cold. If serving it warm (which we recommend!), simply add everything into a pot and simmer until the veggies are soft. Once they’re soft add the shredded chicken breasts and cook them until they reach an internal temperature of 165° F (73° C). The whole process should take about 30 minutes total — which means that if you start now you’ll have dinner ready by 8pm tonight!
YIELDS:12 servings
PREP TIME:0 hours 10 mins cook
TIME:5 hours 0 mins total
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1Â medium onion
- 3Â garlic cloves
- 1Â jalapeno pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 20 oz can crush tomatoes
- 32 oz chicken brothÂ
- 14 oz can black beans
- 14 oz can corn
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1Â lime
- 1 tsp salt
Garnishes:
- Diced avocado
- Diced red onion
- Sour cream
- Chopped cilantro
How to make Chicken Tortilla Soup:
- Heat up an oil-filled saucepan over medium-high heat. As the vegetables soften, add the chopped onion, garlic, and jalapeno.
- Combine entire chicken breasts with corn, beans, cumin, smashed tomatoes, salt, 1/4 cup cilantro, chili powder and chicken broth. Boil for a minimum of 25 minutes before simmering.
- Use two forks to shred the chicken after removing it from the saucepan. Re-add the chicken to the soup, simmer for an additional five minutes, and then stir in the lime juice.
- Along with some tortilla chips, chunks of avocado, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges, serve the soup.
Nutrition Facts
- Per Serving:Â 377 calories
- Protein: 23.1g
- Carbohydrates: 30.9g
- Fat:19.1g
- Cholesterol:46.1mg
- Sodium: 943.2mg
To Conclude!
This recipe makes about 6 cups of soup, which you can store in the refrigerator for up to five days or freeze for later use. It’s a great way to use leftover chicken from holidays or other occasions when people bring food over.
In addition to being delicious and easy-to-make, this soup is full of nutrients that are important for health. The black beans provide fiber as well as protein and iron that support heart health; the avocado provides healthy fats; and the corn provides vitamins A and C as well as potassium (which helps regulate blood pressure).
If you try this recipe, please let us know. Please comment if you have questions about the recipe or want to share your version of chicken tortilla soup. Don’t forget to share it with your friends and family; I am sure they’ll love it too.
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