Chicken Tortilla Soup

To enjoy your favorite tacos in soup form, check out this chicken tortilla soup. Top with tortilla chips or homemade tortilla strips for an easy weeknight dinner your whole family will love!

Prep:
10
minutes
Cook:
30
minutes
TOtal:
45
minutes

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 bell peppers, diced
  • 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 28 oz. crushed tomatoes
  • 14 oz. corn
  • 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 2-3 chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs
  • Juice of one lime
  • Tortilla chips

Instructions

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 Tbsp. of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and bell peppers for 5-8 minutes. Then, add the garlic and sauté for 2-3 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Next, stir in the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, corn, taco seasoning, and chili powder. Then, add the chicken. Again, season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring pot to a boil. Next, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken and allow to cool for a few minutes. Then, shred with two forks or slice the chicken and return to the pot. Stir in the lime juice.
  • Spoon soup into bowls. Garnish with sliced avocado, shredded cheese, cilantro, green onions, and tortilla chips. You can also add sour cream, etc.