Description
Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a zesty and heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and crunchy tortilla strips in a flavorful broth. Perfect for cozy evenings or game nights, this easy-to-make soup promises to satisfy your hunger and warm your soul. With its bold flavors and colorful presentation, it’s an ideal meal for gatherings or a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups thick tortilla chips
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and gather spices.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts to the pot and sear until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side).
- Pour in diced tomatoes with their juices and chicken broth. Stir well.
- Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the pot, shred using two forks, then return it to the soup along with lime juice and cilantro.
- Serve hot topped with crispy tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg