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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Hearty 1-Hour Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe You’ll Crave

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A flavorful and hearty chicken tortilla soup with fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, and corn, topped with cheese and fresh toppings.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small red onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans fire-roasted, diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup chopped, fresh cilantro
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin, plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 whole chicken breasts, or 23 cups Rotisserie chicken, chopped
  • 2 cups Cabot Cheese, use your favorite flavor
  • Salt and pepper
  • Optional toppings: Cheese, red onion, cilantro, sour cream, salsa, avocado, tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring until soft, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the remaining soup ingredients (including whole chicken breasts if using). Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer.
  3. Cook the soup on simmer for 1 hour.
  4. Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred, then put back into the pot. Or add rotisserie chicken if using.
  5. Add 2 cups of cheese. Cook for additional 10 minutes.
  6. Salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Ladle into bowls, dividing evenly. Serve with toppings.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
  • Adjust spices to your preference.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg