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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup uses southwest spices, shredded chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes and more to create this hearty and comforting soup. Try out this tortilla soup recipe today for you and your family.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken tortilla soup, taco soup, tortilla soup
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 75kcal
Author Kelsey

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion minced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 20 ounce can of diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 6 ounce can of Rotel with juice
  • 1 can 14 ounce can black beans
  • 1 1/2 cups corn
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add oil into Dutch oven or soup pan, and heat over medium heat.
  • Add in the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes or until it softened and lightly golden brown.
  • Next add in the diced jalapeno pepper and garlic cloves. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Next add in the broth, tomatoes with juice, and Rotel with juice. Heat on medium-high heat. Once it boils, reduce heat to simmer.
  • Pour in the cooked chicken, black beans and corn, along with seasonings. Cook for 10 minutes while it simmers.
  • Then season with salt and pepper to taste and add any of your favorite garnishments on top of the soup.

Notes

Optional Garnishes: Cilantro, Avocado, Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream and Tortilla Strips
Note: salt and pepper are optional depending on the salt of the canned items used and the amount of chili powder used.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 454mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg