Eat Til You Bust Chicken Tortilla Soup

Dive into a bowl of bold, flavorful comfort with this *Eat Til You Bust Chicken Tortilla Soup!* This hearty recipe combines tender shredded chicken, robust spices like cumin, chili powder, and paprika, and a medley of black beans, corn, and tomatoes for a deliciously satisfying meal. The soup’s magic lies in its perfect balance of zest and warmth, enhanced with freshly squeezed lime juice and topped off with crunchy tortilla chips, creamy avocado, gooey melted cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. Ready in under an hour, this one-pot wonder is perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining a crowd. Bursting with layers of texture and flavor, this chicken tortilla soup is comfort food at its finest.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and diced
• 1.5 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes, canned (with juices)
• 15 ounces black beans, canned (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 cups tortilla chips, crushed
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 1 large avocado, diced (optional)
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced jalapeño to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.

Step 3

Add the chicken breasts to the pot and pour in the chicken broth and canned diced tomatoes with their juices.

Step 4

Stir in the cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.

Step 5

Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.

Step 6

Add the black beans, frozen corn, and lime juice. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.

Step 7

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, and any optional toppings such as cilantro, diced avocado, or sour cream.

Step 8

Serve hot and enjoy your hearty 'Eat Til You Bust Chicken Tortilla Soup'!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4332.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3778.1

Total Fat 165.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 758.3mg	0%
Sodium 9745.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 270.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 59.6g	0%
Total Sugars 53.9g
Protein 316.8g	0%

Vitamin D 30.8IU	0%
Calcium 1640.0mg	0%
Iron 27.8mg	0%
Potassium 7695.6mg	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: 38.8%

Protein: 33.0%

Carbs: 28.2%