Best 6 Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipes

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Comfort food never gets old, especially during the cold season. Let's face it, though, many of our favorites take up too much precious time in the kitchen instead of letting us enjoy the meal itself. Worry no more, for this quick and easy chicken tortilla soup recipe can be made in under an hour. With its delightful combination of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, a flavorful broth, and a kick of Mexican spices, this soup is sure to please everyone at your table. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

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EASY AND TASTY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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In my trials to find a great chicken tortilla soup recipe, I came up with this. It's fast, versatile, and so tasty! I like to serve this with a little sour cream and sharp cheddar cheese and a side of jalapeno cornbread. Yum!

Provided by ShannyBanany

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Tortilla Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 cups water
3 cubes chicken bouillon
1 onion, chopped
1 banana pepper, seeded and diced
1 (15.5 ounce) can hominy, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 (10.75 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
2 (12.5 fl oz) cans white chicken, drained
4 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons lime juice
5 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
3 tablespoons dried cilantro
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a large pot; stir the bouillon cubes into the water until dissolved. Add the onion, banana pepper, hominy, black beans, garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes with chiles, diced tomatoes, chicken soup, chicken, garlic powder, lime juice, hot pepper sauce, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir. Reduce heat to medium and cook the soup until the onions are soft and opaque, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 40.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 3036.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

EASY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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This easy Mexican-style stew is loaded with roasted chicken, black beans, hominy, and zesty spices and seasonings. Garnish with Cheddar or Colby Jack cheese, cut scallions, avocado slices, and/or sour cream.

Provided by Adam Torreano

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Tortilla Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 (15.5 ounce) can hominy
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 roasted chicken, skin discarded, meat removed from bones and shredded
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, hominy, black beans, diced tomatoes, beer, and tomato paste. Stir in shredded chicken. Add garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, chili powder, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with crushed tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 35.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1203.4 mg, Sugar 6 g

EASY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP WITH BEAN AND CHEESE NACHOS



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This weeknight-friendly soup inspired by the Mexican classic is enriched by the flavor of smoky chipotles, brightened by lime, and ready in just 22 minutes.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     22-Minute Meals     Dinner     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Tortillas     Cheese     Cumin     Bean     Tomato     Avocado     Chile Pepper

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 (6") corn tortillas, divided
2 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil, such as grapeseed, plus more for brushing
1/4 cup canned refried beans
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
1 teaspoon ground cumin, plus more for dusting
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 2.5 ounces)
1 small onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
1 teaspoon finely chopped canned chipotle chiles, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/2"-thick strips, strips cut in half lengthwise if large
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 1 1/2-2 limes), plus 1 lime, cut into wedges
Sliced avocado, sliced radish, and cilantro leaves with tender stems (for serving; optional)

Steps:

  • Arrange a rack in top third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Arrange 2 tortillas on a rimmed baking sheet and brush with oil. Bake 5 minutes, then flip and continue to bake until crispy, 4-5 minutes more. Carefully spread each tortilla with 2 Tbsp. refried beans; season lightly with salt and dust with cumin. Top with cheese. Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted and browned, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly. Cut each tortilla into 4 wedges to create nachos.
  • Meanwhile, cut remaining 2 tortillas into 1" pieces. Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add onion and tortilla pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and remaining 1 tsp. cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Immediately add broth, tomatoes, chiles and sauce, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Cover pot, increase heat to high, and bring to a gentle simmer. Uncover, reduce heat to medium, and add chicken. Gently simmer over medium heat until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove pot from heat. Stir in 2 Tbsp. lime juice. Season with adobo sauce, salt, or pepper, if needed. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with nachos, lime wedges, avocado, radish, and cilantro, if using. Season with pepper, if needed, and serve immediately.
  • Do Ahead
  • Soup (without nachos) can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

EASY WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: water, chicken bouillon, fresh cilantro, onion, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, tomato, whole kernel corn, red bean, chicken, tortilla chip, shredded cheese, lime wedge, avocado, sour cream

Provided by Janice Long

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups water
2 cubes chicken bouillon
fresh cilantro, to taste - can substitute dried cilantro
¼ cup onion, diced - can substitute 1 tbsp of dried onion
3 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can tomato, petite, diced
1 can whole kernel corn
1 can red bean, or kidney beans (can substitute black beans)
8 oz chicken, pre-cooked
tortilla chip, or tortilla
shredded cheese
lime wedge
avocado, optional
sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Boil water in a crockpot. Once boiling, add bouillon cubes and stir until dissolved.
  • Once dissolved, add remaining ingredients except chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add chicken and simmer for 5 more minutes.
  • Serve warm with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 866 calories, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 15 grams

EASY PEASY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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After living in San Antonio, Texas for 20 years I have had my share of tortilla soup. I always made little notes in my checkbook about the different variations. When I moved to Washington state I consolidated all my notes and came up with this version. This recipe is quick and easy and incorporates many of my favorite parts of...

Provided by nancy mackel

Categories     Chicken Soups

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion (diced)
2 Tbsp garlic (i used the pre-minced in the jar)
mezzeta deli sliced jalapeño peppers (optional)
2 qt kitchen basics chicken stock
1 can(s) 14.5 oz fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 can(s) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 chicken breast, skinned and boneless (i by the roasted chicken from costco/walmart and use the breast meat)
2 limes, 1 juiced and 1 sliced into wedges
2 8 inch flour tortillas, cut into thin strips
1 avocado
1 c monterey jack cheese, shredded
salt and pepper to taste
1 can(s) corn

Steps:

  • 1. 1. Put the oil in a deep pot and sautee the onion for 2 minutes. Add a pinch of salt so the onion will cook and not brown. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. If you like a little spice you can add a jalapeño in with the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. I used the slice jalapeños in the jar. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, corn and black beans bring to a boil. Once at a boil lower heat and simmer.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 300, place tortillas that have been cut in to thin strips on a baking dish and heat until they are crispy (5 to 7 minutes).
  • 3. If you are using pre-cooked chicken (like the rotisserie chicken from the supermarket), pull the breast meat off the bone and shred with a fork. Add to the simmering broth. Add lime juice and salt and pepper to taste to the pot.
  • 4. *****IF YOU ARE USING UNCOOKED CHICKEN BREASTS.. you put the breast in the pot and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Once cooked you remove the breasts from the pot and shred the meat with a fork and return to the pot.
  • 5. Ladle soup into bowls and top with a lime wedge, grilled tortilla strips, avocado slices and cheese.

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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A simple, tasty chicken tortilla soup recipe! Serve topped with tortilla chips.

Provided by Brenna

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Tortilla Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

olive oil cooking spray
1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into cubes
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups salsa
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot over medium heat; grease with cooking spray. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in broth and cumin. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir salsa, lime juice, and cilantro into the pot; simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1764.6 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to your soup. Good options include tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, corn, and black beans.
  • Be sure to season your soup well. A good starting point is to add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of cumin.
  • If you want a thicker soup, you can add a can of tomato paste or a cornstarch slurry.
  • Top your soup with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Chicken tortilla soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a flavorful and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken tortilla soup a try.

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