Name: Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie works well); 1 fresh jalapeno (chopped and seeded ); 2 tsp minced garlic; 1 onion (diced); 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1 can diced tomatoes with habaneros (or green chilis if you want it milder); 1 large can crushed tomatoes; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 can (14.5 oz) black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 cup corn (if using canned drain); 1/4 cup cilantro; 1/4 cup lime juice; Tortilla Strips; Sour Cream; Cheddar Cheese; Guacamole or sliced avocado; Scallions

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This Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup is delicious with shredded chicken, black beans, corn and a lot of spice. Of course topped with cheese and tortilla strips , you will love it I'm sure.

Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Its that time of the year that I love making soup. Whether its my Slow Cooker Clam Chowder or Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup there is nothing better on a chilly fall day. The inspiration for this recipe was found over on spendwithpennies.com. I changed it up a little to make it my own. Using precooked chicken that I happened to have made it extra quick. Rotisserie chicken would also be a great option.

How to Make Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup :

Ingredients Needed :

Chicken ( I used pre-cooked shredded)
Olive Oil
Onion
Tomatoes
Jalapenos
Cumin
Chili Powder
Crushed Tomatoes with habaneros
Chicken Broth
Black Beans
Canned Corn
Cilantro
Paprika
Lime Juice
Salt
Pepper

Garnishes :

Avocado or guacamole
Sour Cream
Cheddar Cheese
Tortilla Strips ( I used store bought , however you can make your own if you prefer)

Chicken Tortilla Ingredients

Sautéing the Veggies

Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Shredded Chicken, black beans, corn ,tomatoes and a lot of spice

Course Soup

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Chicken, soup, Tortilla

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 8 people

Equipment

stove, large pan, knife, cutting board

Ingredients

2 cups shredded chicken rotisserie works well
1 fresh jalapeno chopped and seeded
2 tsp minced garlic
1 onion diced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1 can diced tomatoes with habaneros or green chilis if you want it milder
1 large can crushed tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz) black beans rinsed and drained
1 cup corn if using canned drain
¼ cup cilantro
¼ cup lime juice

Garnishes

Tortilla Strips
Sour Cream
Cheddar Cheese
Guacamole or sliced avocado
Scallions

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add onion, minced garlic and jalapeno cook until soft
Add chicken , beans, tomatoes, corn and chicken broth and lime juice
Stir in all remaining ingredients
Simmer on medium low heat for 15-20 minutes until steaming hot
Serve hot with tortilla strips and optional garnishes

Other Soups You Can Find on My Blog :

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Instant Pot

Easy Country Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Queso Soup (Low Carb Keto Friendly ) Instant Pot

Homemade Broccoli Cheddar Soup