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    Cincy Shopper / Recipes / Soup

    Chicken Tortilla Soup

    January 28, 2019 by Jen Cincyshopper 6 Comments

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    If you are looking for an easy and hearty soup recipe, you will want to make this Chicken Tortilla Soup. It’s loaded with shredded chicken, tomatoes, corn, black beans, onions, and green chilies, all in a tasty broth. We then serve with crushed corn tortillas. Add in some additional toppings or enjoy as is. 

    Chicken Tortilla Soup in pot.

    Chicken Tortilla Soup

    When I am eating out at a restaurant, one of the first things I look for on the menu is soup. I always have to know the soup of the day or the regular soups that are offered. Soup and salad are staple sides for me. I just have to have them. Many restaurants now offer Chicken Tortilla Soup on their menus. I order it quite a bit and it has become one of my favorite soups. If you have yet to try it, you are really missing out.

    Closeup of Chicken Tortilla Soup in a pot.

    During the winter, I serve soup and salad or soup and sandwiches for dinner frequently. I make our Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup to serve with grilled cheese as a meal. I also whip up our CopyCat Panera Broccoli Soup because my family requests it so often. When I make our Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup, the whole family gobbles it up and I never have leftovers.

    An overhead of Chicken Tortilla Soup in a pot.

    When making Chicken Tortilla Soup, I usually pick up a store bought rotisserie chicken. Having the chicken prepped makes this recipe so super easy. I toss everything in a pot to simmer for about 45 mins. If I am not pressed for time, I will make my chicken breasts in a pan with a bit of oil, salt, and pepper then shred. It does not take much time but does add to the prep. On busy weeknights, I like to keep all my cooking as simple as I can.

    Chicken Tortilla Soup in a bowl.

    I have made this recipe so many times since I perfected it years ago. I think I have the broth perfect. It has just a bit of spicy flavor. Adults and the little ones will enjoy it. If you need to make kid friendly Chicken Tortilla Soup,you could puree the onions and green chilies. You could leave out the onion but I highly suggest keeping the green chilies for the added flavor.

    Chicken Tortilla Soup in a bowl with text.

    I have made my own corn tortilla strips in the past. It is easy to do but I like to keep the prep time for our Chicken Tortilla Soup to a minimum. I just use store bought tortilla chips. I just crush them up. I add some crushed chips to each bowl before I ladle the soup. They never get to soggy and really add the tortilla flavor. I also serve additional crushed chips along side to top our soup.

    Chicken Tortilla Soup in a pan.

    I make chicken for dinner frequently. Plain chicken breasts can become quite boring. I like to mix things up a bit and make chicken casseroles, soups, and chicken sandwiches. Chicken in general is healthy, inexpensive, and is easy to cook. Adding a variety of flavors with with the chicken always makes dinners less boring. I have had our Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe in our dinner rotation for years. I make it during the winter and summer months. We make it every few weeks.

    Chicken Tortilla Soup in a ladle.

    You can make Chicken Tortilla Soup for potlucks. I have done this many of times in the past. I cook it all on the stove. I then pour it into a slow cooker to keep it warm. If you should decide to make this soup for a party or potluck, be prepared for everyone to ask you for the recipe. I have yet to serve it to friends or family and not had at least a couple of people request the recipe.

    Chicken Tortilla Soup on a spoon.

    Ingredients to make Chicken Tortilla Soup

    2 lb Chicken Breasts, cooked and shredded
    1/2 medium Onion, diced
    4 cup Chicken Broth
    30 oz Diced Tomatoes (do not drain)
    15 oz Black Beans, drained
    7 oz Diced Green Chiles
    10 oz Enchilada Sauce
    1 tbsp minced Garlic
    3/4 tbsp Chili Powder
    1 tsp Cumin
    1/2 tsp Lime Juice
    12 oz Frozen Corn
    Tortilla Chips for garnish

    Ingredients for Chicken Tortilla Soup

    How to make Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Note: you can also use the meat of a rotisserie chicken instead of the breasts.
    Combine all ingredients in a large pot and stir to combine.
    Cover and simmer over medium low heat for 45 minutes stirring occasionally.
    Serve topped with crumbled tortilla chips and fresh cilantro.

    Chicken Tortilla Soup ingredients in pot.

    Ingredients for Chicken Tortilla Soup in a pot.

    Pouring enchilada sauce on Tortilla Soup ingredients.

    Cooked Chicken Tortilla Soup in a pot.

    Cooked Chicken Tortilla Soup in a bowl.

    What additional toppings are great for Chicken Tortilla Soup?

    Go ahead and serve with shredded monterey or cheddar cheese, cheese on top is always great!
    Needing more spice? Add on some chopped jalapeno peppers. Those will make the soup super spicy for those who like heat.
    Serve with some diced avocados. I usually serve them on the side because not everyone is an avocado fan.
    Sprinkle on some fresh cilantro. Cilantro really gives the soup a real Mexican flavor.
    Add a dollop of sour cream to give your soup a bit of a creamy texture.

    Can I freeze Chicken Tortilla Soup?

    You sure can! Just place your leftovers in seal-able container. I like to allow my frozen soup to defrost on the counter top. Sometimes I place it in the slow cooker on low for about 6 hours to reheat.

    Can I make Chicken Tortilla Soup in the CrockPot?

    Most definitely! You can use this exact recipe by placing everything in your slow cooker. Then cook on low for about 8 hours. I find that the soup tastes best when made on the stove top.

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    Chicken Tortilla Soup collage.

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    Chicken Tortilla Soup

    If you are looking for an easy and hearty soup recipe, you will want to make this Chicken Tortilla Soup. It's loaded with shredded chicken, tomatoes, corn, black beans, onions, and green chilies, all in a tasty broth. We then serve with crushed corn tortillas. Add in some additional toppings or enjoy as is.
    Course Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Keyword Chicken Tortilla Soup
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes minutes
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 390kcal
    Author Jen CIncyshopper

    Ingredients

    • 2 lb Chicken Breasts cooked and shredded
    • 1/2 medium Onion diced
    • 4 cup Chicken Broth
    • 30 oz Diced Tomatoes do not drain
    • 15 oz Black Beans drained
    • 7 oz DIced Green Chiles
    • 10 oz Enchilada Sauce
    • 1 tbsp minced Garlic
    • 3/4 tbsp Chili Powder
    • 1 tsp Cumin
    • 1/2 tsp Lime Juice
    • 12 oz Frozen Corn
    • Tortilla Chips for garnish

    Instructions

    • Note: you can also use the meat of a rotisserie chicken instead of the breasts.
    • Combine all ingredients in a large pot and stir to combine.
    • Cover and simmer over medium low heat for 45 minutes stirring occasionally.
    • Serve topped with crumbled tortilla chips and fresh cilantro.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1386mg | Potassium: 1481mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 862IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 5mg
    Have you made this recipe?Snap a pic and show us on Instagram or Facebook.Tag me @Cincyshopper or #cincyshopper.

     

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    Comments

    1. Helen Urbis

      October 24, 2022 at 10:15 am

      5 stars
      Sounds delicious, can’t wait to try it out today!!!

      Reply
    2. Amy

      December 09, 2021 at 8:05 am

      4 stars
      This recipe comes out great in a crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Take out chicken breasts to shred with ease and add back in prior to serving!

      Reply
    3. Candy Scott

      August 22, 2020 at 2:53 pm

      5 stars
      I love soup, and this recipe is perfect. You can add more spice if you like, but this is perfect for my husband. I do not enjoy cutting up cooked chickens, so I take another short cut. Costco sells cooked rotisserie chicken breasts vacuum sealed in 2.5 lb packets. There are just 2 in my house, so I bring it home separate into 1/2 lb bags and freeze. Then I just take out what I need.

      Reply
    4. Donna Bryan

      February 11, 2019 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      This soup is one of my family’s favorites, however… one little addition I like to make is to mix a rue of water and masa flour and drizzle that into the boiling soup. Not only does it thicken the juice a little, but it also adds a little tortilla flavor to the soup.

      Reply
    5. Debby

      February 07, 2019 at 10:28 pm

      This looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
    6. Kim~madeinaday

      February 04, 2019 at 5:51 pm

      5 stars
      I am so hungry right now and this would hit the spot! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! We hope you will join us again next week!
      Kim

      Reply

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