Chicken Tortilla Soup

Name: Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 12 small corn tortillas (cut into 1/4-inch wide strips); 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste); ½ Tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil; 1 medium yellow onion (chopped); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 jalapeño pepper (de-seeded and chopped); 1 15 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 ½ cup frozen sweet corn (or one 15 oz can, drained); 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 28 oz can fire roasted crushed tomatoes; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth ); 1 ½ pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts); ¼ cup cilantro (plus more for topping); Juice of 1 lime; Avocado (for topping); Shredded cheese (for topping); Jalapeño slices (for topping); Greek yogurt or sour cream (for topping); Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:35min

This chicken tortilla soup is loaded with veggies, black beans, shredded chicken and topped with homemade crunchy tortilla strips. It's comforting, easy to make and perfect for meal prep.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:46:52 GMT