Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup is one of our family's favorites... and this recipe is the BEST! Made with simple ingredients and packed with the most amazing flavor, it's a quick and easy dinner recipe you're sure to come back to time and time again.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 284kcal
Ingredients
- 8 c. chicken broth
- 4 c. shredded chicken
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 large onion chopped (about 2 c.)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 Tbsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 lime
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper more to taste
- avocado shredded cheese, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onions and cook, stirring, until onions begin to brown.
- Add crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, and juice of 1/2 lime.
- Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Add chicken broth; reduce heat to low and simmer 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in chicken.
- Serve, topped with your choice of fixings!
Notes
To freeze this recipe, let it cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container before adding toppings. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months. To reheat, either defrost it in the refrigerator overnight or just transfer it frozen into a large pot and heat over medium heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1grams | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1391mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g