Description
A hearty and flavorful chicken tortilla soup with a Southwestern flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through. Remove chicken from pot and shred.
- Add onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, diced green chilies, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle soup into bowls. Top with crushed tortilla chips, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and chopped cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, add an extra pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño with the onions.
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for the fresh chicken breasts for a quicker preparation.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Southwestern chicken tortilla soup, chicken soup, tortilla soup, Tex-Mex, easy soup recipe, quick soup