Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; ½ teaspoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon minced garlic; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 2 (32 ounce) boxes chicken broth; 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 1 cup chopped onion; ½ teaspoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cup chunky salsa; 8 ounces corn tortilla chips; ½ cup shredded monterey jack cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ teaspoon olive oil
½ teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
2 (32 ounce) boxes chicken broth
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup chunky salsa
8 ounces corn tortilla chips
½ cup shredded monterey jack cheese (optional)

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In a large pot over medium heat, saute the chicken in the oil for 5 minutes.
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Add the garlic and cumin and mix well.
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Then add the broth, corn, onion, chili powder, lemon juice and salsa.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes.
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youll know the chicken is done when it floats to the top of the broth.
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i then take the chicken breast out of the broth, cut them up and then put the newly shredded chicken back into the soup!
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Break up some tortilla chips into individual bowls and pour soup over chips.
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Top with the Monterey Jack cheese and a little sour cream.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, ½ teaspoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tortilla Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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