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 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped; 2 serrano peppers, seeded and minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies; 1/8 cup chopped parsley; 1/8 cup chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 3 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded; 3/4 cup black beans, drained and rinsed; 3/4 cup frozen whole kernel corn; 6 corn tortillas, cut in strips; cooking oil; 1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded; 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
2 serrano peppers, seeded and minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1/8 cup chopped parsley
1/8 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded
3/4 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup frozen whole kernel corn
6 corn tortillas, cut in strips
cooking oil
1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
1 lime, cut into 4 wedges

1
In a 5 quart pot, saute onion, bell pepper, Serrano pepper, Jalapeno pepper, and garlic until onions are transparent.
2
Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, Rotel diced tomatoes,diced green chile peppers, parsley, cilantro, oregano, and cumin. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
3
Add chicken, black beans and corn. Heat through.
4
Fry tortilla strips in hot oil, half at a time, about 1 minute or until crisp and light brown. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
5
Divide tortilla strips among 4 bowls.
6
Ladle soup over tortilla strips.
7
Sprinkle each serving with cheese.
8
Squeeze lime into each bowl.
9
Serve immediately.

1275

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

154

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped, 2 serrano peppers, seeded and minced, 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.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

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