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Easy chicken tortilla soup recipe loaded with all the good stuff. With moist chicken, black beans, corn, and crisp tortilla strips, it's hearty and delicious!
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3.76 from 25 votes

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup is the best soup you'll ever have! Loaded with moist chicken, black beans, roasted corn, flavorful broth, and crunchy tortilla strips, it's hearty and incredibly tasty!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 307kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 4 corn tortillas, cut into short, thin strips
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed

Additional Garnishes

  • 1/4 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or green onions
  • 1 lime or lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

  • In a pan over medium heat, heat about 1-inch deep of oil. Add tortilla strips and cook, turning as needed, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
  • Season chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • In a pot over medium heat, heat about 1 tablespoon of oil (from frying the tortillas). Add onions and garlic and cook until softened. 
  • Add chicken stock, diced tomatoes, diced green chilies, tomato paste, chili powder, and oregano. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
  • Add chicken. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is tender and cooked.
  • Remove chicken from pot and shred. Return to pot.
  • Add black beans and corn.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Continue to simmer for about 8 to 10 minutes or until heated.
  • Ladle into serving bowls and top with crunchy tortilla strips and other garnishes, if desired. Drizzle with lime juice. Serve immediately.

Notes

Nutritional info does not include the optional garnishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 797mg | Potassium: 845mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 20.6mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3.2mg