Description
This Chicken Tortilla Soup is a flavorful, hearty, and comforting dish perfect for any meal. Made with sautéed veggies, aromatic spices, shredded chicken, and topped with crispy tortilla chips, creamy sour cream, and fresh avocado slices, this soup offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes within 40 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnishes
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- Sauté Veggies: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
- Add Spices: Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper if using. Cook for 1 minute, allowing the spices to release their aroma and deepen in flavor.
- Simmer Soup: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, diced tomatoes with their juices, shredded cooked chicken, frozen corn, and diced green chilies. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, enabling all flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Season: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning by adding salt and pepper as desired to balance the flavors perfectly.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Top each serving with crushed tortilla chips, a dollop of sour cream, sliced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, and a wedge of lime to squeeze over for added brightness.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and savor the rich, comforting taste of this delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup.
Notes
- For spicier heat, increase the cayenne pepper or add jalapeños.
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient shortcut to save time.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels.
- Garnishes like avocado and sour cream add richness and creaminess.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stovetop.
