Best 7 Chicken Tortilla Soup Fast And Cheap Recipes

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**Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of a comforting Chicken Tortilla Soup, with variations to suit every taste.**

Savor the delectable Chicken Tortilla Soup, a symphony of Mexican flavors that combines the richness of chicken broth, succulent chicken, and a vibrant blend of spices. This versatile soup offers endless variations to cater to your preferences. Dive into the classic version, brimming with tender chicken, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a hint of heat from diced green chiles. For a creamy twist, transform it into a luscious Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup, where a velvety blend of cream cheese and sour cream harmonizes with the savory broth. For those seeking a vegetarian delight, the Vegetarian Tortilla Soup bursts with a symphony of colorful vegetables, including sweet corn, black beans, and a medley of bell peppers, all nestled in a fragrant vegetable broth. Each version promises a satisfying and heartwarming experience, perfect for a cozy meal or a lively fiesta.

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EASY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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This simple and flavorful Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup comes together in a snap! (That means dinner is on the table in under half an hour.) Beans, chicken and tomatoes cook in broth that takes on some big flavor, thanks to Old El Paso™ taco seasoning. Top your savory soup with cheese and crushed tortilla chips for a delicious, warm meal.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Traditional Refried Beans
2 cups Progresso™ unsalted chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes
2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 oz)
1 cup crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, mix beans, broth, tomatoes, chicken and taco seasoning mix. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Cover; reduce heat to low. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
  • Serve with cheese and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1330 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP I



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This chicken tortilla soup is quick to make, flavorful, and filling! Serve with warm corn bread or tortillas. This also freezes well. Garnish with chopped fresh avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, crushed tortilla chips, or green onion!

Provided by Star Pooley

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Tortilla Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
1 ¼ cups water
1 cup whole corn kernels, cooked
1 cup white hominy
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
crushed tortilla chips
sliced avocado
shredded Monterey Jack cheese
chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a medium stock pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in oil until soft. Stir in chili powder, oregano, tomatoes, broth, and water. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in corn, hominy, chiles, beans, cilantro, and chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Ladle soup into individual serving bowls, and top with crushed tortilla chips, avocado slices, cheese, and chopped green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 943.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

EASY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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This recipe for Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a simple 5-ingredient meal that my whole family loves. Great for a quick meal for the busy holiday season.

Provided by Sandra

Categories     Main Course     Soup

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

32 ounces Imagine® Organic Chicken Broth
2/3 cup Great Value Ranch Dressing
2 cup shredded Rotisserie Chicken
2 14.5 ounce cans Great Value Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles
1 package Great Value Mild Taco Seasoning
1 14 ounce package frozen corn mix (Southwestern blend)
Optional topping: crunchy tortilla strips

Steps:

  • Add all of the ingredients into a pot and place over medium-high heat and allow to come to a slow boil.
  • Reduce heat to low. Cover partially with a lid and cook for 20 minutes.
  • For the last 5 minutes of cooking time remove the lid and allow it to continue to simmer. Remove from heat and let it sit off the heat for 5 minutes before serving. This will allow it to thicken up and cool off a bit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 996 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY AND TASTY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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In my trials to find a great chicken tortilla soup recipe, I came up with this. It's fast, versatile, and so tasty! I like to serve this with a little sour cream and sharp cheddar cheese and a side of jalapeno cornbread. Yum!

Provided by ShannyBanany

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Tortilla Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 cups water
3 cubes chicken bouillon
1 onion, chopped
1 banana pepper, seeded and diced
1 (15.5 ounce) can hominy, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 (10.75 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
2 (12.5 fl oz) cans white chicken, drained
4 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons lime juice
5 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
3 tablespoons dried cilantro
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a large pot; stir the bouillon cubes into the water until dissolved. Add the onion, banana pepper, hominy, black beans, garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes with chiles, diced tomatoes, chicken soup, chicken, garlic powder, lime juice, hot pepper sauce, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir. Reduce heat to medium and cook the soup until the onions are soft and opaque, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 40.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 3036.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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A few additions to canned cream of chicken soup provide the comforting flavor found in Carolyn Griffin's mock chicken dumpling soup. "The chunks of chicken are nice and tender," notes the Macon, Georgia cook. "And you can't tell that the dumplings are actually tortilla strips."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
4 cups water
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
4 flour tortillas (6 inches), cut into 2-1/2-inch strips
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. saucepan, bring the soup and water to a boil. Stir in chicken and tortilla strips; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP (QUICK)



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This soup is quick but tastes like it took hours to make.Please take time to rate this recipe. I really would like to know what you think.

Provided by lik2fish

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cooked chicken breasts (cubed)
1 (14 3/4 ounce) can creamed corn
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
1 (10 ounce) can rotel diced tomatoes with mild green chilies

Steps:

  • Put chicken, corn, chicken broth, black beans, and diced tomatoes in large sauce pan.
  • Simmer on medium heat until chicken is is heated.
  • Serve with tortillas on the side.

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP (FAST AND CHEAP!)



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This is how my Mother-in-Law taught me to make tortilla soup. It's a great use of leftovers and a very quick meal for a bunch! The serranos are VERY hot and will burn skin and eyes, so use caution.

Provided by MommyMakes

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 29m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 quarts water (as much as desired) or 2 quarts chicken broth (as much as desired)
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/4 teaspoons cumin (comino)
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
5 serrano peppers, seeded and chopped, to taste or 5 jalapenos
shredded cheese
tortilla chips
1 bunch cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot add as much water or chicken broth as desired for the quantity of soup you need.
  • Add boullion, spices, soup and tomatoes (including liquid), onion, chicken, and some of the peppers (reserve some for garnish, if you have mild soup eaters do not add serranos at all, allow individuals to add them to their bowl) and some of the cilantro (reserving some for garnish).
  • Heat soup through and allow to simmer until ready to serve.
  • To serve, place desired amount of crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese and peppers in an individual bowl. Top with hot soup. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
  • Top additionally with avocado, corn, cooked rice, sour cream, or any other toppings you enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.5, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 35.4, Sodium 870.6, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 6.6, Protein 13.8

Tips:

  • To quickly shred the chicken, boil it whole for 10-15 minutes, then pull it apart with two forks.
  • If you don't have an immersion blender, you can puree the soup in a regular blender. Just be sure to let the soup cool slightly before blending, and cover the blender lid with a towel to prevent splattering.
  • To make the soup even more flavorful, use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.
  • For a spicier soup, add 1-2 teaspoons of chili powder or chopped jalapeños.
  • Garnish the soup with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and tortilla chips.
  • Serve the soup with a side of warm tortillas or cornbread.

Conclusion:

This chicken tortilla soup is a quick, easy, and affordable meal that the whole family will love. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend lunch. The soup is also freezer-friendly, so you can make a big batch and freeze it for later. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying soup, give this chicken tortilla soup a try.

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