Description
Chicken tortilla soup is a warm and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, zesty spices, and vibrant toppings. Perfect for chilly nights or cozy family gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser. Gather around the table and enjoy a hearty bowl of flavor-packed goodness that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 avocado (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts and cumin, searing until lightly browned on all sides.
- Pour in chicken broth and canned tomatoes; stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer on low for 20-25 minutes until chicken is tender enough to shred.
- Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to the pot along with lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Serve hot topped with tortilla chips and avocado slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg