Low Sodium Chicken Tortilla Soup

Savor every comforting spoonful of this flavorful Low Sodium Chicken Tortilla Soup, a heart-healthy twist on a classic favorite! Packed with wholesome ingredients like succulent shredded chicken, vibrant bell peppers, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, this soup is masterfully seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and a hint of fresh lime. Using low-sodium chicken broth and no-salt-added diced tomatoes, it keeps your sodium intake in check without sacrificing taste. Perfect for meal prep or a weeknight dinner, this one-pot wonder comes together in under an hour and is served beautifully with crunchy low-sodium tortilla chips. Bursting with bold, zesty flavors and nourishing goodness, it’s a must-try for anyone seeking a lighter spin on a beloved comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 whole medium onion, diced
• 3 whole garlic cloves, minced
• 1 whole red bell pepper, diced
• 1 whole green bell pepper, diced
• 1 whole jalapeño, diced and seeded
• 14.5 ounces canned no salt added diced tomatoes
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 whole lime, juiced
• 4 cups low-sodium tortilla chips, for serving

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the diced red and green bell peppers, along with the jalapeño, and sauté for another 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, corn, and black beans.

Step 6

Add the chicken breasts to the pot and stir in the cumin, chili powder, and oregano.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 8

Remove the chicken from the soup and shred it using two forks.

Step 9

Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the cilantro and lime juice.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with low-sodium tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3517.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4124.4

Total Fat 165.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 385.6mg	0%
Sodium 844.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 472.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 79.6g	0%
Total Sugars 47.1g
Protein 222.4g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 720.3mg	0%
Iron 26.9mg	0%
Potassium 5299.3mg	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: 34.9%

Protein: 20.8%

Carbs: 44.2%