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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup is an easy 30-minute weeknight meal that is flavorful and filling with big chunks of chicken and plenty of vegetables.
Make your own crispy strips for crunch and top it off with all your favorite Mexican fixings.
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8
Calories: 307kcal
Author: Jennifer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
 

For the Tortilla Strips

  • 8 small corn tortillas cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

For the Soup

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, finely diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 32 oz 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can, 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 can, 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, cut into chunks
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely minced

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Toss tortilla strips with olive oil and spread onto the foil-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake 15-18 minutes until the tortilla strips are golden brown and crispy.
  • Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and jalapenos. Saute for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the chicken broth, tomatoes, black beans, cooked chicken, chili powder, lime juice, cumin, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Bring soup to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add minced cilantro and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Ladle into bowls then top with tortilla strips, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, or other toppings of your choice.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 307 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 72 mg | Sodium: 706 mg
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