Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Spicy chicken soup with a Tex-Mex twist, topped with crispy tortilla strips - a Southern fusion favorite.

55 min
8 servings

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

40m

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Nutrition Per Serving

fat

8

carbs

28

fiber

6

protein

32

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Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken breasts
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • Tortilla strips, cheese, avocado, cilantro for serving

Instructions

1

Place chicken, onion, bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, chiles, broth, cumin, chili powder, and paprika in large pot.

2

Bring to boil, then simmer 25 minutes until chicken is cooked.

3

Remove chicken, shred, and return to pot.

4

Add corn and black beans. Simmer 10 minutes.

5

Season with salt and pepper.

6

Serve topped with crispy tortilla strips, shredded cheese, avocado, and cilantro.

Chef's Comfy Tip

Make your own tortilla strips by cutting corn tortillas into strips and frying until crispy - so much better than store-bought!

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