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Quick and Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Close-up of a hearty bowl of chicken tortilla soup, featuring shredded chicken, melted cheese, diced tomatoes, and crispy tortilla strips.
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Make a hearty, flavorful chicken tortilla soup quickly. This recipe delivers restaurant-style taste using simple ingredients for a perfect weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 6 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for topping)
  • 1/2 avocado, diced (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes, shredded chicken, green chilies, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
  4. Stir in the frozen corn and cook for another 3 minutes until heated through.
  5. While the soup simmers, lightly fry the tortilla strips in a separate skillet with a little oil until crisp, or bake them at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until golden. Set aside for garnish.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with crispy tortilla strips, shredded cheese, cilantro, and diced avocado.

Notes

  • For a creamier soup, stir in 1/2 cup of light cream cheese or heavy cream during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
  • If you do not have pre-cooked chicken, place 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the broth while simmering until cooked through, then remove, shred, and return to the pot.
  • Use whole wheat or flour tortillas if preferred, but corn tortillas provide the traditional flavor.

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