Best 7 Southwest Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipes

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Southwest chicken tortilla soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold night or a quick and easy meal. With its bold flavors and colorful ingredients, this soup is sure to be a hit. The combination of chicken, vegetables, and spices creates a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you're looking for a traditional recipe or something with a modern twist, there's a southwest chicken tortilla soup recipe out there for you.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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Bring a bit of the Southwest to your table with this spirit-warming soup. Loaded with tender chicken, diced tomatoes and plenty of seasonings, it's sure to be requested again and again.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 cups chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Tortilla chips, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Add chicken. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into soup., Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Top servings with cheese and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 752mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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The spices really liven up this filling chicken tortilla soup. I often double the recipe, freezing leftovers for future dinners or quick lunches. -Anne Smithson, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 carton (32 ounces) plus 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups frozen corn, thawed
Crushed tortilla chips and reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 12 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add corn; cook 10 minutes longer. Top with tortilla chips and cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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Tried and true, this has become my favorite soup! Add green chiles, garlic or sub black beans for variety. From the September 2004 issue of Real Simple magazine.

Provided by theMurrays

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) jar salsa verde
3 cups cooked chicken pieces (1 small deli-counter rotisserie chicken)
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
tortilla chips (optional)

Steps:

  • Empty the salsa into a large saucepan.
  • Cook 2 minutes over medium-high heat, then add the chicken, beans, broth, and cumin (if desired).
  • Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Top each bowl with a sprinkling of onions, a dollop of sour cream, and some tortilla chips (if desired).
  • (For a soupier dish, use 4 cups of broth).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.9, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 1087.2, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 2.4, Protein 16.1

HOMEMADE CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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Bring a bit of the Southwest to your table with this homemade chicken tortilla soup. Loaded with tender chicken, diced tomatoes, and plenty of seasonings, it's sure to be requested again and again. Serve with tortilla chips if desired.

Provided by ladyw4kids

Categories     Tortilla Soup

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped onion
3 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup cold water
¼ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine onion, chicken broth, tomatoes, and taco seasoning in a large sauce pan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in chicken; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink, 4 to 6 minutes. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth; gradually stir into soup.
  • Bring soup to a boil over medium-high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 1 minute. Top with Mexican cheese and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 66.4 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1269.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOUP



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Make and share this Southwest Chicken Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chef 1026044

Categories     Poultry

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces boneless chicken breasts, cut up
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can undrained corn kernels
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes
18 inches corn tortillas, halved and cut in to strips
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat oil to medium in large soup pot.
  • Brown meat, onion, garlic and spices.
  • Add all canned ingredients and bring to low boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Bake Tortillas at 450 degrees on baking sheet for 5 minutes - watch carefully so as not to burn.
  • Place a pile of chips in soup bowl. Ladle in soup, top with sour cream and cheese.

CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOUP RECIPE



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This Cheesy Southwest Soup Recipe is simple, full of flavor, and we love that you can add whatever toppings you would like! Kids love this one!

Provided by Steph Loaiza

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup onion (minced)
1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Tablespoon fajita seasoning
11 ounce can Mexicorn (drained)
15 ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)
10 ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
salt (to taste)
8 ounces Velveeta cheese (cubed)
cilantro (optional garnish)
sour cream (optional topping)
avocado (optional topping)
tortilla strips (optional topping)

Steps:

  • In a stock pot over medium heat, cook garlic, onion, and chicken breasts in olive oil until browned. Sprinkle with Fajita seasoning, and stir until combined.
  • Add Mexicorn, black beans, tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in velveeta cheese until it is completely melted.
  • Pour into bowls and serve. Top with cilantro, sour cream, avocado and tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 1104 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKER SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOUP WITH BAKED TORTILLA STRIPS



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Assemble the ingredients in the slow cooker, and it does the work for you!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 cups)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
8 yellow or blue corn tortillas (5 or 6 inch)

Steps:

  • Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix chicken, sweet potatoes, onion, tomatoes, broth, oregano and cumin in cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Stir in corn and bell pepper. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook about 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 450°F. Spray 2 cookie sheets with cooking spray. Cut each tortilla into strips; place in single layer on cookie sheets. Bake about 6 minutes or until crisp but not brown; cool.
  • Spoon soup into individual bowls. Top with tortilla strips. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 750 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • For a creamier soup, use heavy cream or sour cream instead of milk.
  • To add a bit of heat, use diced jalapeños or chili peppers.
  • For a smoky flavor, use roasted poblano peppers or chipotle peppers in adobo.
  • To make the soup heartier, add cooked rice or beans.
  • Toppings can vary to your liking, some popular options are avocado, cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

Southwest chicken tortilla soup is an easy and flavorful soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy. This soup is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. Whether you are looking for a comforting meal on a cold day or a quick and easy weeknight dinner, southwest chicken tortilla soup is a great choice.

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