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Joe Rooney

Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup: Quick Simple Recipe

Enjoy this Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup, a flavorful and comforting Chili Tortilla Soup that’s perfect for any day. This Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe is quick and simple, combining fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, and tender chicken for a delicious Mexican-inspired meal. Whether you prefer to shred whole chicken breasts or use rotisserie chicken, this soup is easy to make and packed with wholesome ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 13 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 28 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small red onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 15 ounce cans fire-roasted, diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup chopped, fresh cilantro
  • 2 15 ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin, plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 whole chicken breasts, or 2-3 cups Rotisserie chicken, chopped
  • 2 cups Cabot Cheese, use your favorite flavor
  • Salt and pepper
  • Toppings (optional): Cheese, Red onion, Cilantro, Sour cream, Salsa, Avocado, Tortilla chips

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped red onion and minced garlic; cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken broth, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, black beans, corn, ground cumin, dried oregano, and whole chicken breasts (if using) to the pot.
  4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  5. Cook the soup on low simmer for 1 hour.
  6. Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred with two forks; return shredded chicken to the pot.
  7. If using rotisserie chicken, add it now.
  8. Stir in 2 cups of Cabot Cheese and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Ladle the soup evenly into bowls.
  11. Serve with your choice of toppings such as cheese, red onion, cilantro, sour cream, salsa, avocado, and tortilla chips.
  12. Enjoy your Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup!

Notes

  • For a quicker version, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months. Add tortilla chips just before serving to keep them crunchy.