Go Back
Kenya's Kitchen88
Kenya Walker

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

This cozy soup is so yummy and garnished with some of my favorite toppings such as sliced avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips, lime juice, and you can even add cheese if you like! I hope you enjoy this chicken tortilla soup recipe!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Spanish
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ Ib Chicken Boneless Thighs or Breast
  • 1 Tbsp Olive or Avocado oil
  • 1 Small Onion Chopped
  • 1 to 2 Jalapeño pepper Diced Deseed for less heat
  • Note: Remove Jalapeño seeds to avoid a Spicy soup or use 1/2 a small green bell pepper as a substitute.
  • 3 to 4 Garlic Cloves Diced
  • 4 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 Can Corn 16oz drained & rinsed off
  • 1 Can Black beans 16oz drained & rinsed off
  • 1 Can Diced Tomato 10 to 15oz can
  • 1 can Tomato sauce 8oz
  • ½ tsp Seasoned pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 to 2 tsps Chicken bouillon
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 2 tsps Cumin
  • 2 tsp Chili powder
  • Optional: Salt the chicken bouillon has salt
  • Fresh Cilantro
Garnish: Fresh lime juice, cilantro, tortilla strips, sliced avocado, sour cream, shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese

Method
 

  1. Prep the chicken & season to your liking, you can season with an all-purpose seasoning and chili powder.
  2. Heat up the oil on medium-high heat in a pot and allow it to get hot.
  3. Add the chicken and sear on both sides for 3 to 5 minutes each side. Remove from the pot, set aside.
  4. Add the diced onion & jalapeño pepper, sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant or a couple seconds.
  5. Add the chicken back to the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Allow the chicken to simmer until it’s fully cooked. {Should take 20 to 25 minutes but make sure it’s fully cooked}. Once done remove from pot and shred the chicken.
  6. Note: when using canned corn and black beans, drain & rinse under cold water.
  7. Add the corn, black beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and shredded chicken to the pot. Season the soup with chili powder, seasoned pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and oregano.
  8. Toss in fresh cilantro, Mix everything together and allow the liquid to come to a boil. Cover with a lid and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
  9. Once done- Squeeze fresh lime juice over soup and give it a good mix.
  10. Prepare serving bowls and garnish with favorite toppings. Enjoy!