Ohhh yes—Chicken Tortilla Soup is cozy, zesty, and loaded with flavor 🌶️🍗 Here’s a classic, easy version that hits every time.
🌮🍲 Chicken Tortilla Soup
⏱️ Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (Rotel)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- Juice of 1 lime
Toppings
- Crushed tortilla chips or tortilla strips
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Avocado
- Fresh cilantro
🔥 Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and bell pepper 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in tomatoes, black beans, corn, and chicken broth.
- Bring to a simmer and cook 15 minutes.
- Add shredded chicken and simmer another 5–10 minutes.
- Stir in lime juice, taste, and adjust seasoning.
🌟 Variations
- Creamy: Add ½ cup heavy cream or cream cheese.
- Spicy: Add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Slow cooker: Dump everything in (except lime & toppings) and cook low 6–7 hrs.
- Low carb: Skip beans and corn, add extra chicken.
Crunchy toppings are non-negotiable 😄
Want a thicker stew-style, instant pot version, or restaurant-style smoky flavor?
