Description
Authentic Chicken Tortilla Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings. This hearty dish features tender chicken simmered with vibrant tomatoes, zesty spices, and a medley of toppings, creating an irresistible bowl of flavor. Easy to prepare and customize, this soup promises to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Cook chicken breasts in a large pot over medium heat until no longer pink (7-10 minutes per side). Remove and shred.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until soft (3-5 minutes).
- Add canned tomatoes (with juices), cumin, and chili powder; stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and return shredded chicken to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat; let simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with fresh cilantro and tortilla chips on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg