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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup Ready in Under 30 Minutes

A quick and comforting Chicken Tortilla Soup that combines tender chicken, zesty tomatoes, and crunchy tortilla strips for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1 medium onion yellow, white, or red
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies 12 oz can
For Added Flavor and Texture
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro optional
  • 1 cup tortilla strips store-bought or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine boneless, skinless chicken breasts and low-sodium chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 15 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it rest. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
  3. In the same pot, sauté diced onion and minced garlic for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, corn, salt, pepper, and cumin. Mix thoroughly and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with tortilla strips and cilantro for added flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider including avocado slices or shredded cheese as garnishes.

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