Description
A comforting and vibrant Chicken Tortilla Soup filled with tender chicken, savory broth, and colorful vegetables, perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 poblano peppers, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, diced
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. oregano
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 10 oz. canned diced tomatoes
- 4 corn tortillas, chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 3 ears corn, cut off the cob
- 2 limes, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 20 oz. canned black beans, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Lay out all your ingredients to make the process smoother. Chop the onions, dice the garlic, and prep the peppers.
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a Dutch oven or large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the diced onions, poblano peppers, garlic, cumin, oregano, and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
- Add Chicken and Broth: Toss in the boneless chicken breasts, making sure they are submerged. Pour in chicken broth and undrained canned diced tomatoes. Add the chopped corn tortillas.
- Simmer and Shred: Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12-14 minutes. Remove chicken and shred.
- Blend the Base: Pour the remaining soup into a blender, adding fresh cilantro. Blend until smooth.
- Return and Combine: Pour the blended base back into the pot. Add fresh corn and black beans (if using), cooking for another 6-8 minutes.
- Finish with Lime: Add the shredded chicken and juice of 2 limes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve hot, topped with avocado, queso fresco, radishes, cilantro, tortilla chips, or sour cream.
Notes
This soup stays fresh in the fridge for 3-4 days and can be frozen for up to three months. Add tortillas just before serving for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg