Description
Enjoy this comforting Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup packed with tender chicken, black beans, and fresh cilantro. A quick and heartwarming meal for busy nights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice corn tortillas into strips, toss with olive oil and salt, and bake for 15-18 minutes until crispy.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion, bell pepper, and jalapeños for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and crushed tomatoes. Stir in black beans and cooked chicken. Add spices and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in cilantro and remove from heat. Ladle into bowls and top with crispy tortilla strips.
Notes
Adjust spice levels to taste, especially with cayenne pepper.
Use homemade broth for richer flavor or low-sodium canned broth for convenience.
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with extra beans or sautéed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg