The Easiest Chicken Tortilla Soup

Warm up with a bowl of *The Easiest Chicken Tortilla Soup*, a comforting, flavor-packed dish that comes together in just 40 minutes! This one-pot soup combines tender shredded chicken, zesty spices like cumin and chili powder, and pantry staples such as black beans, diced tomatoes, and frozen corn for a hearty, protein-rich meal. Brightened with fresh lime juice and cilantro, it’s the perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors. Topped with crunchy tortilla chips, creamy avocado slices, shredded cheddar cheese, and optional sour cream, this customizable soup is as satisfying as it is simple. Ideal for busy weeknights, this crowd-pleasing recipe delivers bold Tex-Mex flavor with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 1 15 oz can Diced tomatoes (canned, with juice)
• 1 15 oz can Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Frozen corn kernels
• 1 medium Onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 whole Lime (juiced)
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 2 cups Tortilla chips
• 0.5 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded, for serving)
• 0.25 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 1 whole Avocado slices (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes (including the juice), black beans, and frozen corn. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Add the cooked shredded chicken, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for another 10 minutes until heated through.

Step 7

Stir in the lime juice and fresh cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and avocado slices as desired.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3635.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3017.9

Total Fat 139.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.4g
Cholesterol 495.6mg	0%
Sodium 8545.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 223.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 56.7g	0%
Total Sugars 38.8g
Protein 232.2g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 1148.9mg	0%
Iron 26.3mg	0%
Potassium 6510.0mg	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: 40.8%

Protein: 30.2%

Carbs: 29.0%