Best 6 Easy Peasy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipes

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**Easy Peasy Chicken Tortilla Soup: A Symphony of Flavors to Warm Your Soul**

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of our Easy Peasy Chicken Tortilla Soup, a culinary masterpiece that promises a delightful journey for your taste buds. This comforting soup is a harmonious blend of tender chicken, a medley of colorful vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth that will warm your soul on a chilly day. Served with a generous helping of crispy tortilla strips and a sprinkling of tangy cheese, this soup is sure to become a family favorite. Additionally, we've included three variations of this classic recipe: a vegetarian version, a slow cooker option for effortless meal preparation, and a zesty twist with the addition of spicy roasted poblano peppers. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, our Easy Peasy Chicken Tortilla Soup is guaranteed to impress with its simplicity and deliciousness. So grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary adventure together!

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CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP RECIPE



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Chicken Tortilla Soup is the perfect, cold weather weeknight dinner. What's even better? It comes together in one pot.

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Easy

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and diced)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chilli powder
1 lb chicken breasts ((2 medium))
20 oz crushed tomatoes
32 oz chicken broth
14 oz black beans (drained and rinsed)
14 oz corn (drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup cilantro (chopped, divided (reserve 1/4 of it for garnish))
1 lime (juiced)
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/4 cup olive oil
8 corn tortillas ((6" tortillas))
1 large avocado (diced)
1 lime (cut into wedges, to serve)

Steps:

  • Preheat a pan with 1/4 cup oil over medium-high heat. Cut tortillas into thin strips and fry them in batches in the hot oil until crisp. Remove from the pan and allow them to drain on a paper towel. Repeat with remaining tortilla strips, adding more oil as needed then set aside.
  • Preheat a pot with oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, garlic and chopped jalapeño and sauté until veggies soften.
  • Add whole chicken, corn, beans, chilli powder, cumin, crushed tomatoes, salt, ¼ cup of cilantro and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and let simmer for at least 25 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from the pot and shred it using 2 forks. Add shredded chicken back to the soup and simmer another 5 minutes then add lime juice.
  • Serve the soup with some tortilla strips, pieces of avocado, fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 673 mg, Fiber 15 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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 PEASY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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After living in San Antonio, Texas for 20 years I have had my share of tortilla soup. I always made little notes in my checkbook about the different variations. When I moved to Washington state I consolidated all my notes and came up with this version. This recipe is quick and easy and incorporates many of my favorite parts of...

Provided by nancy mackel

Categories     Chicken Soups

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion (diced)
2 Tbsp garlic (i used the pre-minced in the jar)
mezzeta deli sliced jalapeño peppers (optional)
2 qt kitchen basics chicken stock
1 can(s) 14.5 oz fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 can(s) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 chicken breast, skinned and boneless (i by the roasted chicken from costco/walmart and use the breast meat)
2 limes, 1 juiced and 1 sliced into wedges
2 8 inch flour tortillas, cut into thin strips
1 avocado
1 c monterey jack cheese, shredded
salt and pepper to taste
1 can(s) corn

Steps:

  • 1. 1. Put the oil in a deep pot and sautee the onion for 2 minutes. Add a pinch of salt so the onion will cook and not brown. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. If you like a little spice you can add a jalapeño in with the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. I used the slice jalapeños in the jar. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, corn and black beans bring to a boil. Once at a boil lower heat and simmer.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 300, place tortillas that have been cut in to thin strips on a baking dish and heat until they are crispy (5 to 7 minutes).
  • 3. If you are using pre-cooked chicken (like the rotisserie chicken from the supermarket), pull the breast meat off the bone and shred with a fork. Add to the simmering broth. Add lime juice and salt and pepper to taste to the pot.
  • 4. *****IF YOU ARE USING UNCOOKED CHICKEN BREASTS.. you put the breast in the pot and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Once cooked you remove the breasts from the pot and shred the meat with a fork and return to the pot.
  • 5. Ladle soup into bowls and top with a lime wedge, grilled tortilla strips, avocado slices and cheese.

SUNNY'S EASY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup canola oil
4 corn tortillas, very thinly sliced
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika
2 jalapeños, finely chopped, seeds included
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cups chicken stock
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles (I like Ro-tel)
Shredded meat from 1/2 roasted chicken
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Hot sauce, optional (I like Tapatio or Cholula here)

Steps:

  • For the tortilla strips: Heat the oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the tortilla strips and cook, stirring, until they are crispy, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle lightly with salt. Set aside.
  • For the soup: In the same pot, add the cumin, paprika, jalapeños, onion and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the veggies are soft and tender, about 8 minutes. Add the stock and diced tomatoes and green chiles. Bring to a simmer. Add the chicken and simmer until the chicken is warmed through.
  • For serving: Serve in bowls with a pile of the fried tortilla strips and some yogurt and hot sauce, if desired, on the side.

SIX CAN CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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Delicious and EASY zesty soup recipe that uses only 6 canned ingredients! Serve over tortilla chips, and top with shredded Cheddar cheese. Throw away the cans and no one will know that it is not from scratch!

Provided by Terryn

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

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained

Steps:

  • Open the cans of corn, chicken broth, chunk chicken, black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Pour everything into a large saucepan or stock pot. Simmer over medium heat until chicken is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1482.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of chicken. You can use leftover rotisserie chicken, cooked chicken breasts, or even canned chicken. If you're using raw chicken, be sure to cook it thoroughly before adding it to the soup.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with the vegetables. You can add or omit vegetables depending on your preference. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, bell peppers, and corn.
  • Use a good quality broth. The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good one. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even a combination of the two.
  • Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a bit of heat with chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Top the soup with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include sour cream, avocado, cheese, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

This chicken tortilla soup is an easy and delicious meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend lunch. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying soup that will warm you up on a cold day. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chicken tortilla soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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