Easy Mexican Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Easy Mexican Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large white onion; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups stock; 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen corn; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; 1 (14 ounce) can hominy or (14 ounce) can chickpeas; 1 lb shredded cooked chicken; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; tortilla chips; 1/2 sliced avocado (optional); 1 lime (optional); 8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1 large white onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups stock
1 (10 ounce) bag frozen corn
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (14 ounce) can hominy or (14 ounce) can chickpeas
1 lb shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
tortilla chips
1/2 sliced avocado (optional)
1 lime (optional)
8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese (optional)

1
Cook and shred 1 lb chicken. There are many ways to do this. I boiled chicken breasts until the internal temperature reached 160, then took two forks and shredded the breasts by hand.
2
Chop onions, chop peppers, chop cilantro, and mince garlic.
3
Saute onion and garlic in oil until soft, add peppers halfway through.
4
Stir in chili powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, tomatoes, and chicken broth/stock. Bring to a boil, simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
5
Stir in corn, hominy, black beans, cilantro, and chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes.
6
Serve with tortilla chips, and optional toppings such as avocado, limes, shredded monterey jack cheese, or chopped green onions.

1145

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

137

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large white onion, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Easy Mexican 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.

Easy Mexican Tortilla Soup

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