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 vegetable oil, for cooking; 1 onion, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 jalapeno chili, seeded and minced; 6 cups chicken stock; 1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (14.5- ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 3 cups chicken, cooked, cubed or shredded (I used a rotiserrie chicken); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 limes 1 juiced; kosher salt for seasoning; 1 cup cilantro, chopped, plus some whole leaves for garnish; sour cream, for garnish, optional; 3 scallions, sliced thinly; 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded; 1 avocado peeled; tortilla chips or strips, for garnish*

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking
1 onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno chili, seeded and minced
6 cups chicken stock
1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5- ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 cups chicken, cooked, cubed or shredded (I used a rotiserrie chicken)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
2 limes 1 juiced
kosher salt for seasoning
1 cup cilantro, chopped, plus some whole leaves for garnish
sour cream, for garnish, optional
3 scallions, sliced thinly
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 avocado peeled
tortilla chips or strips, for garnish*

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Directions:
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In a large pot, over medium heat add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the onion, garlic and jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally until the onion is soft and translucent.
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Add the chicken stock, black beans and crushed tomatoes.
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Stir in the cumin and chili powder. Bring to a simmer and add the chicken. Simmer for 5 more minutes and add the lime juice and chopped cilantro. Season with salt.
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Serve in bowls and top each with cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, sliced scallions, sour cream and tortilla chips.

1154

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

179

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking, 1 onion, minced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 jalapeno chili, 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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