Description
Super Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a cozy, flavorful dish packed with tender chicken, beans, corn, and spices. Perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or entertaining guests!
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
4 cups chicken broth
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 cup corn, frozen or canned
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Tortilla strips for serving
Lime wedges for garnish
Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic over medium heat until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add chicken broth, shredded chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Serve hot, topped with tortilla strips, lime wedges, and cilantro.
Notes
Substitutions: Swap chicken for turkey, or use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
Make it spicy: Add jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
Meal prep: Make ahead and store toppings separately.
Garnish: Add avocado or shredded cheese for extra flavor.
Variation: Skip chicken and add more beans or bell peppers for a vegetarian twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chicken tortilla soup, easy soup, Mexican soup, quick dinner