Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Warm up with this hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup, featuring smoky bacon and tender chicken. Perfect for cozy nights, it's packed with flavor and easy to make!

834 kcal /serving 1 hr 20 mins Serves 4 Medium Mexican

Ingredients

  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 slices smoky bacon, chopped'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tsp unsalted butter'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 cloves garlic, minced'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 jalapeños, seeded and thinly sliced'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tbsp smoked paprika'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tsp ground cumin'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '400g can crushed tomatoes'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '750ml chicken stock'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tbsp finely chopped oregano'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '170g fresh corn kernels'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '400g can black beans, drained'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 roasted chicken breasts, shredded'}
  • {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste'}
  • {'group': 'Topping', 'item': 'Tortilla chips, crushed'}
  • {'group': 'Topping', 'item': '1 avocado, diced'}
  • {'group': 'Topping', 'item': '168g shredded cheddar cheese'}
  • {'group': 'Topping', 'item': '240ml sour cream'}
  • {'group': 'Topping', 'item': 'Lime halves or wedges'}
  • {'group': 'Topping', 'item': 'Cilantro'}

Preparation

  1. Chop the bacon and onion, mince the garlic, and slice the jalapeños.
  2. Shred the roasted chicken breasts.

Cooking

  1. In a cold stockpot, add the chopped bacon and cook over medium heat until browned and crispy, about 5-10 mins.
  2. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  3. Add butter to the pot, then sauté the onion until translucent, about 3 mins.
  4. Add garlic and jalapeños, cooking until fragrant, about 1 min.
  5. Stir in smoked paprika and cumin, cooking for 30 seconds.
  6. Add crushed tomatoes and chicken stock, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 45 mins.
  7. Stir in oregano, corn, black beans, chicken, and bacon.
  8. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until heated through.

Plating & Serving

Serve the soup hot, garnished with crushed tortilla chips, diced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, lime wedges, and cilantro.

Notes

For a spicier soup, leave the seeds in the jalapeños. Adjust seasoning to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Suggested Sides

cornbread green salad

Nutrition per Serving

834 Calories
43.6g Protein 37% DV
60.9g Carbs 21% DV
49.8g Fat 64% DV
16.5g Fiber 43% DV
14.2g Sugars
1266mg Sodium 84% DV
137mg Cholesterol 39% DV
Diet Type High Fiber
Health Labels Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Sulphite Free

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Allergens Dairy
Equipment Stovetop
Category Dinner
Meal Type Dinner
Tags chicken, Mexican, soup