Not Just Another Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Not Just Another Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole skinless chicken breasts; 6 cups water; 1 onion; 2 minced garlic cloves; 3 stalks celery; 3 carrots; 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granule; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 tablespoons dried cilantro; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 cup canned black beans; 6 ounces tortilla chips; 1 cup 2% mexican cheese blend

Servings: persons

3 whole skinless chicken breasts
6 cups water
1 onion
2 minced garlic cloves
3 stalks celery
3 carrots
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granule
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons dried cilantro
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup canned black beans
6 ounces tortilla chips
1 cup 2% mexican cheese blend

1
Put chicken in a large stock pot with water.
2
Slice onion in the eighths, peel and cut carrots and celery into 1/2 inch pieces (or as desired) add to pot.
3
Add garlic, spices and bouillon to pot and cook for approximately 1 hour or until chicken is tender (you can add more bouillon if necessary).
4
Remove chicken from pot and when cool enough shred the chicken.
5
Add canned tomatoes, corn and black beans to broth and simmer for 30 more minutes.
6
Add chicken and cook until heated.
7
To serve, place tortilla chips on bottom of the bowl covered with shredded cheese and cover with soup.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole skinless chicken breasts, 6 cups water, 1 onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Not Just Another 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!

Not Just Another Chicken Tortilla Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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