Description
Mexican chicken tortilla soup weaves comfort and spice into a soul-warming culinary experience. Crisp tortilla strips and tender chicken create a harmonious blend of traditional flavors you’ll savor with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups chicken broth
Vegetables and Canned Ingredients:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10 ounce/284 grams) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 (14.5 ounce/411 grams) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce/425 grams) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce/425 grams) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 ounce/284 grams) can rotel tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 (4 ounce/113 grams) can diced green chilies
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (1.25 ounce/35 grams) packet taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For serving:
- Avocado
- Lime wedges
- Sour cream
- Tortilla strips
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a robust pot, gently sear chicken pieces until golden and slightly crisp, approximately 4-5 minutes. Transfer protein to a clean plate.
- Sauté aromatic onions and garlic in the same pot until translucent and fragrant, releasing their delightful essence.
- Reintroduce chicken to the pot and pour in vibrant diced tomatoes, hearty black beans, sweet corn kernels, zesty Rotel tomatoes, spicy green chilies, and a blend of robust seasonings including taco mix, chili powder, earthy cumin, and optional cayenne for heat.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, allowing ingredients to meld and simmer gently. Let the liquid bubble softly, transforming flavors for approximately 25 minutes until chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, ensuring a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Artfully ladle the steaming soup into deep bowls, creating a colorful canvas topped with creamy avocado slices, tangy lime wedges, dollops of cool sour cream, crispy tortilla strips, and fresh cilantro sprigs.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting cayenne pepper or using mild Rotel tomatoes for a less intense heat profile.
- Swap chicken for rotisserie or shredded chicken to reduce cooking time and add extra flavor complexity.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth and reduced-sodium taco seasoning to control salt content for health-conscious individuals.
- Transform into a vegetarian version by replacing chicken with additional beans, quinoa, or plant-based protein alternatives like tofu or jackfruit.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg