Chicken Tortilla Soup
This easy Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe is packed with tons of flavor and healthy ingredients. Simmer on the stove all day or slow cook in the crockpot, either way, this is the perfect bowl of soup to cozy up to.
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 jalapenos chopped (seeded for less heat)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for sauteing vegetables
- 1 (28oz) can diced fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 (15oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (4oz) can chopped green chilies
- 1 (15oz) can black beans drained
- 1 (15oz) can whole kernel corn drained
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups low sodium chicken stock
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute chopped onion and diced jalapenos (seeds removed for less heat) until soft and fragrant. Add garlic and saute another minute or two stirring intermittenly.
- Add the tomato sauce, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, green chilies, chicken broth, and seasonings. Next, add chicken breast; press to submerge. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 45 minutes.
- Using tongs remove chicken breasts, move to a work surface, and cool for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, add the drained black beans and corn to your pot, stir and continue to simmer. Shred or chop chicken into bite size pieces. Return chicken to soup and continue to simmer for 10 additional minutes. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Divide soup among bowls. And, dont forget the limitless toppings - avocados, cinlantro, queso fresco, cheddar cheese, sour cream, gree onions, pico de gallo...just to name a few! And, dont forget to check out this recipe for healthier baked tortillias trips here.
Notes
Need a faster meal prep without sacrificing the flavor? Here are a couple of options:
- Substitute raw chicken for pulled rotisserie chicken. After sauteing vegetables add cooked rotisserie chicken and remaining ingredients to your pot. Cook on medium heat for 20 minutes and enjoy!
- Toss everything in the crockpot and simmer on high for 4 hours or low for at least 6 hours. Using tongs remove chicken, cool for 5 minutes, and shred. Return to the slow cooker, stir and you're ready to enjoy.
- Divide soup into individual or family size freezer bags and freeze for up to two months. Reducing Food Waste + Meal Prep = WIN WIN in my book!
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 16gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 916mgPotassium: 452mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 660IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
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