When the weather turns chilly, nothing beats a hot and hearty bowl of chicken tortilla soup. Not only is it delicious, but it's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. One of the easiest ways to make this classic soup is with canned chicken, which is readily available and requires minimal preparation. Simply add the canned chicken, along with a few other pantry staples, to a pot and let it simmer. In just about 30 minutes, you'll have a flavorful and filling soup that the whole family will love.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP RECIPE
Chicken Tortilla Soup is the perfect, cold weather weeknight dinner. What's even better? It comes together in one pot.
Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin
Categories Easy
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat a pan with 1/4 cup oil over medium-high heat. Cut tortillas into thin strips and fry them in batches in the hot oil until crisp. Remove from the pan and allow them to drain on a paper towel. Repeat with remaining tortilla strips, adding more oil as needed then set aside.
- Preheat a pot with oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, garlic and chopped jalapeño and sauté until veggies soften.
- Add whole chicken, corn, beans, chilli powder, cumin, crushed tomatoes, salt, ¼ cup of cilantro and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and let simmer for at least 25 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the pot and shred it using 2 forks. Add shredded chicken back to the soup and simmer another 5 minutes then add lime juice.
- Serve the soup with some tortilla strips, pieces of avocado, fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 673 mg, Fiber 15 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SIX CAN CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
Delicious and EASY zesty soup recipe that uses only 6 canned ingredients! Serve over tortilla chips, and top with shredded Cheddar cheese. Throw away the cans and no one will know that it is not from scratch!
Provided by Terryn
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Tortilla Soup Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Open the cans of corn, chicken broth, chunk chicken, black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Pour everything into a large saucepan or stock pot. Simmer over medium heat until chicken is heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1482.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP I
This chicken tortilla soup is quick to make, flavorful, and filling! Serve with warm corn bread or tortillas. This also freezes well. Garnish with chopped fresh avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, crushed tortilla chips, or green onion!
Provided by Star Pooley
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Tortilla Soup Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a medium stock pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in oil until soft. Stir in chili powder, oregano, tomatoes, broth, and water. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in corn, hominy, chiles, beans, cilantro, and chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Ladle soup into individual serving bowls, and top with crushed tortilla chips, avocado slices, cheese, and chopped green onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 943.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
HOMEMADE CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chilies, garlic, jalapeno and cumin; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Stir in chicken., Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. Top servings with chips and cheese., Freeze option: Before adding chips and cheese, cool soup; freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Add chips and cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
5 CAN CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
I got this recipe from my best friend's family. This is the easiest chicken tortilla soup! It's not exactly traditional or authentic - but it's delicioso!
Provided by rebeckym
Categories Clear Soup
Time 20m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Throw all ingredients into a pot, heat, and serve!
- Sour cream, salsa, green onion, and hot sauce are also great toppings.
- I was told canned chicken may be substituted for fresh chicken, although I have not tried it that way before.
- You may use chicken boullion cubes and water instead of chicken broth.
Tips:
- Use a variety of canned beans. This will add flavor and texture to the soup. Some good options include black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans.
- Don't be afraid to add some heat. A little bit of chili powder or cayenne pepper can really spice up the soup.
- Top the soup with your favorite toppings. Some good options include shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.
- Make the soup ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld together and make the soup even better.
- Freeze the soup for later. This is a great way to have a quick and easy meal on hand.
Conclusion:
Canned chicken tortilla soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a flavorful and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give canned chicken tortilla soup a try.
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