Description
Chicken Tortilla Soup is the perfect comfort food, enveloping you in warmth and flavor with every spoonful. This savory dish combines tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and crispy tortilla strips in a rich broth that will have everyone gathering around the table. Ideal for cozy nights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make soup delivers a deliciously nostalgic experience that will keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup tortilla strips (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
- Sauté veggies: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken and tomatoes: Stir in chicken breasts and diced tomatoes with their juices; cook for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in broth: Add chicken broth to cover all ingredients; bring to a gentle simmer for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it with two forks once slightly cooled.
- Combine: Return shredded chicken to the pot along with lime juice and cilantro; stir well before serving hot topped with tortilla strips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups (375g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg