The Easiest and Best Chicken Tortilla Soup

Warm up with the ultimate comfort food: The Easiest and Best Chicken Tortilla Soup! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender shredded chicken, vibrant diced tomatoes, hearty black beans, and sweet corn in a seasoned broth brimming with bold flavors of cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pot wonder is perfect for busy weeknights. Topped with crunchy tortilla chips, creamy avocado slices, melty cheese, and a squeeze of fresh lime, each bowl offers layers of texture and flavor in every bite. Ideal for a family dinner or casual gathering, this quick and easy chicken tortilla soup is guaranteed to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 cups Cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 15 ounces Canned corn (drained)
• 15 ounces Canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
• 2 cups Tortilla chips (crushed, for serving)
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (for serving)
• 1 large Avocado (sliced, for garnish)
• 1 large Lime (cut into wedges, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the shredded cooked chicken, chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), corn, and black beans into the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Season the soup with ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt or spices.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and sliced avocado.

Step 9

Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for a fresh squeeze of citrus flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4024.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3981.3

Total Fat 182.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 525.6mg	0%
Sodium 10524.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 366.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 68.1g	0%
Total Sugars 36.4g
Protein 259.1g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1527.9mg	0%
Iron 28.2mg	0%
Potassium 6941.3mg	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: 39.6%

Protein: 25.0%

Carbs: 35.4%