Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights. This hearty dish features tender chicken simmered in a flavorful broth enriched with spices, topped with crispy tortilla strips, cheese, and fresh cilantro. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is not only easy to make but also customizable to fit everyone’s taste. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy a warm bowl that transports you straight to Mexico!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 large bell pepper (red or green), diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 cup crispy tortilla strips
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Dice the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and bell pepper; cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts along with chicken broth and fire-roasted tomatoes. Stir well.
- Season with cumin and chili powder. Simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from pot, shred with forks, and return to the soup.
- Serve hot in bowls topped with tortilla strips, cheese, and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg