Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup with Beans

Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup with Beans
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    70

Dive into a bowl of comfort with this hearty chicken tortilla soup, brimming with black and white beans for a satisfyingly complete meal. It's a symphony of flavors, guaranteed to warm you from the inside out.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    31 g
  • Cholesterol
    50 mg
  • Fiber
    8 g
  • Protein
    28 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    1220 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
15 mins

In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottom stockpot, bring 4 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of salt to a rolling boil. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are submerged. Cover the pot and cook until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside (approximately 10-15 minutes). The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Transfer the chicken to a plate to cool slightly. Reserve the cooking liquid in a separate bowl for later use.

02

Step
5 mins

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the same Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced onion and bell pepper and sauté until softened and translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

03

Step
20 mins

Pour in the chicken broth, black beans, Great Northern beans, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, chopped green chile peppers, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.

04

Step
5 mins

Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove and discard the bones. Shred the chicken meat into bite-sized pieces. Add the shredded chicken and frozen corn to the soup. Cover and cook until the corn is heated through, about 5 minutes.

For a richer flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth. It elevates the soup significantly.
Adjust the amount of chili powder and green chile peppers to suit your desired level of spiciness.
A squeeze of fresh lime juice at the end brightens the flavors and adds a delightful zing.
Feel free to customize the toppings! Avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, and crispy tortilla strips are all fantastic additions.

Cornelius Andersongerlach

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 23 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Hulda Kautzer

    This is a great base recipe that you can easily customize with your favorite beans and veggies.

  • Precious Stamm

    So easy to make and incredibly flavorful. The perfect comfort food!

  • Calista Hellercrist

    I used rotisserie chicken to save time, and it worked great!

  • Lafayette Franey

    I added a can of diced tomatoes with green chiles for an extra kick, and it was perfect!

  • Isabel Mann

    The fire-roasted tomatoes really make a difference in the flavor of this soup.

  • Scotty Fisher

    This soup is amazing! My family loves it, and it's become a regular in our dinner rotation.

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