Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup – Easy, Hearty & Delicious
This Mexican-inspired chicken tortilla soup is easy, healthy, and protein-packed. It can be made on the stovetop or in a crockpot – perfect for cozy fall nights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: gluten-free, dinner, dairy-free, nut-free
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 large chicken breasts (1 – 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can green chilies (or 1 diced jalapeno)
- 1 small lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 3 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- Avocado, Greek yogurt, cheese, hot sauce, cilantro for garnish
- Homemade tortilla chips:
- 6 small corn tortillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat two tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add in onions, garlic, and cilantro and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add chicken broth, tomatoes, beans, corn, chilies, and lime juice and stir.
4. Add in remaining spices and then add chicken breasts.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Once boiling, lower heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Remove chicken breasts from soup and let rest for 10 minutes, then shred with fork.
8. Put shredded chicken back in soup and let simmer an additional 10 minutes.
9. To make tortilla chips, cut corn tortillas into thin strips.
10. Toss strips with olive oil and salt to coat.
11. Bake in a 400°F oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
12. For crockpot version, place all ingredients in crockpot and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
13. Shred chicken with fork and place back into crockpot for serving.
Notes
This soup is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Add more cayenne or hot sauce for extra heat.
Top with your favorite garnishes like avocado slices, shredded cheese, or Greek yogurt.
To make it dairy-free, skip the cheese and yogurt.
The homemade tortilla chips add the perfect crunch!
Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/healthy-chicken-tortilla-soup/