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Thomas Baker

Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup: Delicious Simple Recipe

This easy chicken tortilla soup recipe is a flavorful and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Made with shredded rotisserie chicken, fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, and corn, this dish uses simple ingredients for tortilla soup and delivers bold southwest flavors. Whether you're looking for chicken tortilla soup for two or feeding a family, this Mexican chicken tortilla soup recipe is endlessly customizable with toppings like avocado, cheese, and crispy tortilla strips for a cozy, nourishing bowl.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
  • 1 can (14 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (14 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen or canned corn
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Crispy tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
  • Shredded cheese
  • Sliced avocado
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Jalapeño slices
  • Sour cream

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  3. Add minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika; cook for 1 more minute stirring frequently.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes with green chilies, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and chicken broth.
  5. Bring mixture to a simmer.
  6. Add shredded rotisserie chicken to the pot.
  7. Let soup heat through for 5–10 minutes.
  8. Squeeze in fresh lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Simmer for 2 more minutes to meld flavors.
  10. Ladle soup into bowls and top with crispy tortilla strips, shredded cheese, sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, jalapeño slices, and sour cream as desired.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save preparation time. Customize your toppings according to your taste preferences. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.