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Chicken Tortilla Soup

A bold, smoky, and hearty chicken tortilla soup packed with spices, beans, and crispy toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Soup
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño optional
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded chicken cooked
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 can black beans drained
Toppings
  • tortilla strips
  • avocado diced
  • cilantro

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Ladle
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat oil and sauté onion until soft.
  2. Add garlic and spices, cook until fragrant.
  3. Add broth, chicken, beans, and corn, then simmer 20 minutes.

Notes

Top just before serving for best texture.