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A steaming bowl of chicken tortilla soup garnished with fresh avocado and cilantro.

Best way to grow a rich Chicken Tortilla Soup

This rich chicken tortilla soup is packed with flavor and perfect for a comforting meal. It's a hearty soup that comes together easily for a delicious dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breast
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 15 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz canned corn drained
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Toppings
  • tortilla chips crushed
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • avocado diced
  • fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Forks
  • Ladle

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine chicken breast, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, onion, and garlic.
  2. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Cooking
  1. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  2. Remove chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup.
Serving
  1. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with your desired toppings such as crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, and fresh cilantro.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño to the soup. You can also customize toppings with different cheeses or hot sauce.