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A bowl of chicken tortilla soup garnished with avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges, surrounded by tortilla chips.

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

A hearty and flavorful soup filled with shredded chicken, beans, corn, and spices, served with tortilla chips and your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cup chicken shredded
  • 6 cup chicken broth
  • 1 can black beans
  • 14 oz diced tomatoes 1 can
  • 2 cup corn
  • 2 bell peppers bell peppers chopped
  • 1 onion onion diced large
  • 1 cup cilantro shredded
  • 1 jalapeño jalapeño diced very fine
  • 3-4 cloves of garlic garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper
  • Tortilla chips
  • Shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, etc. are all great options
  • Avocado
  • Sour cream
  • Cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • Sauté the onion, bell peppers, and jalapeño in olive oil until softened.
  • Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken, chicken broth, black beans, diced tomatoes, and corn. Stir well.
  • Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and let cook for 20-25 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot with desired toppings.

Notes

Customize the toppings with your favorites for added flavor and texture.
Keyword chicken