Embark on a culinary journey with this vibrant Chicken Tortilla Soup, a Southwestern-inspired masterpiece brimming with tender chicken, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and a symphony of spices. A true fiesta in a bowl, it's perfect for a cozy night in or a festive gathering. Top with a colorful array of fresh garnishes to create your own personalized work of art.
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Nutrition
Carbohydrate
34 g
Cholesterol
33 mg
Fiber
12 g
Protein
19 g
Saturated Fat
4 g
Sodium
711 mg
Sugar
8 g
Fat
18 g
Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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Prepare Ingredients (5 minutes): Gather and prepare all ingredients. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, cook and shred the chicken, and measure out the spices.
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Sauté Aromatics (5 minutes): Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chili powder and oregano, cooking for another minute to bloom the spices.
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Build the Broth (10 minutes): Stir in the crushed tomatoes, condensed chicken broth, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Add Hearty Components (10 minutes): Stir in the black beans, shredded chicken, corn kernels, hominy, chopped green chile peppers, and cilantro. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to fully combine.
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Serve and Garnish (5 minutes): Ladle the soup into individual serving bowls. Top with crushed tortilla chips, avocado slices, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!
For a richer flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth instead of condensed broth.
Adjust the amount of chili powder to your preferred level of spiciness. A pinch of cayenne pepper can also be added for extra heat.
Feel free to customize the garnishes to your liking. Other options include sour cream, lime wedges, and pickled jalapeños.
To make this soup vegetarian, simply omit the chicken and use vegetable broth.
This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors will continue to develop over time.
Consider grilling the corn before adding to the soup for a more smoky flavor.
For a smoother soup, you can use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup before adding the chicken and other ingredients.
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Lexi Dietrich
Feb 20, 2025My family loved this soup! It's a new staple in our house.
Drew Konopelski
Dec 31, 2024I added a squeeze of lime juice at the end and it really brightened up the flavors. Highly recommend!
Gladys Padberg
Aug 29, 2024This is the best chicken tortilla soup I've ever made! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Hildegard Stoltenberg
Nov 30, 2023I used rotisserie chicken to save time and it worked perfectly.
Kiley Jacobson
Nov 19, 2022I thought it was a little bland, so I added some cumin and smoked paprika. Much better!
Curt Ritchie
Mar 20, 2022I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone asked for the recipe!
Jeanette Croninbogisich
Mar 1, 2022Quick, easy, and delicious! What more could you ask for?
Hailie Cruickshank
Jan 2, 2022This recipe is amazing! So easy to follow and the soup is incredibly flavorful.