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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

A quick and easy soup recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights. This Chicken Tortilla Soup is loaded with corn, salsa, and chicken then seasoned perfectly with cumin and chili!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 699kcal
Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken cooked and shredded
  • 1/2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 c. chopped onion
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 14.5 ounce chicken broth
  • 1 can corn
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 c. salsa
  • 8 ounces corn tortilla chips
  • 1/2 c. cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in large saucepan. Add garlic and onion. Cook until onion is translucent.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except for the tortilla chips and cheese. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Divide into bowls. Top with crushed tortilla chips and cheese.

Notes

FRIDGE: Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.
FREEZE: To freeze leftover chicken tortilla soup, pour it into an airtight container or into Ziplock freezer bags and lay them flat. It will freeze well for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 4 | Calories: 699kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1679mg | Potassium: 784mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 840IU | Vitamin C: 23.2mg | Calcium: 368mg | Iron: 3.5mg