Danny's Chicken Tortilla Soup

Warm, hearty, and packed with bold Southwestern flavors, Danny's Chicken Tortilla Soup is the ultimate comfort food for any season. This easy-to-make soup combines shredded chicken, black beans, and sweet corn in a savory tomato and chicken broth base, spiced perfectly with cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Topped with crispy tortilla strips, creamy avocado, melted cheese, and a zesty squeeze of lime, each bowl is a symphony of textures and tastes. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe is ready in just 45 minutes and uses simple, wholesome ingredients like rotisserie chicken and pantry staples. Whether you're craving a nourishing one-pot meal or a crowd-pleasing dish, Danny's Chicken Tortilla Soup is guaranteed to deliver flavor in every spoonful.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and diced
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works well)
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel)
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups tortilla strips (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 whole lime, cut into wedges
• 1 large avocado, diced

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, garlic, and jalapeño to the pot. Sauté until the onion is translucent and softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the cooked shredded chicken, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.

Step 4

Add the black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir and reduce the heat to low. Let the soup simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 5

Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as desired.

Step 6

While the soup simmers, prepare the toppings. If making homemade tortilla strips, slice corn tortillas into thin strips, fry in oil until crispy, and drain on a paper towel.

Step 7

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, shredded cheese, cilantro, diced avocado, and a squeeze of lime juice from the lime wedges.

Step 8

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3870.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3775.2

Total Fat 164.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 508.9mg	0%
Sodium 10453.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 334.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 64.8g	0%
Total Sugars 35.7g
Protein 251.9g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1526.5mg	0%
Iron 27.3mg	0%
Potassium 6659.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.7%

Protein: 26.3%

Carbs: 35.0%