Chicken Tortilla Soup (Authentic): Discover the Secret Recipe!
A delicious and authentic Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe that brings the flavors of Mexico to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, and jalapeño; sauté until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in corn and black beans; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with diced avocado, tortilla strips, and fresh cilantro.
- Garnish with lime wedges before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, add more jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing is also an option; just leave out the toppings until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg