Description
Warm up with a bowl of Chicken Tortilla Soup that’s bursting with flavor and color! This hearty, comforting soup combines tender chicken, zesty spices, and fresh vegetables, topped with crispy tortilla strips for an irresistible crunch. Perfect for chilly evenings or any occasion, this dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings joy to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup tortilla strips (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and dicing the vegetables.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté onions and bell peppers until fragrant.
- Add chopped chicken and cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, and canned tomatoes; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth to cover all ingredients; bring to a gentle boil and simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes.
- Before serving, stir in freshly squeezed lime juice. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crispy tortilla strips and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg