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Chicken Tortilla Soup
This chicken tortilla soup simmers shredded chicken, tomatoes, and spices into a warming broth, topped with crispy tortilla strips, ready in about 30 minutes.
10Prep min
20Cook min
30Total min
What you'll need
- 2 cupscooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 1/2yellow onion, diced
- 2 clovesgarlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz)diced tomatoes
- 4 cupschicken broth
- 1 teaspoon eachchili powder and cumin
- 1 cup eachcorn kernels and black beans (optional)
- tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, cilantro for topping
Let's cook
- 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 2Add the garlic, chili powder, and cumin, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3Stir in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth, then bring to a simmer.
- 4Add the shredded chicken and optional corn and black beans, simmering for 12-15 minutes to blend flavors.
- 5Ladle into bowls and top with tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, and cilantro.
Make it yours
- Add a diced jalapeño for extra heat.
- Use shredded turkey for a Thanksgiving leftovers twist.
- Blend part of the soup for a thicker texture.
Good with
- Crispy tortilla strips or chips
- Lime wedges
- Warm cornbread
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Yes, shredded rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut for this soup.
How do I make crispy tortilla strips?
Cut corn tortillas into strips and bake or air fry with a little oil until crisp, or use store-bought tortilla chips.



