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    Home » Recipes » Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Published: Apr 23, 2018 · Modified: Apr 14, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Chicken Tortilla Soup is ready in 30 minutes including homemade tortilla chips. Filled with flavor then topped with a crunchy tortilla, it's the perfect soup!

    Chicken Tortilla Soup Close up in red and white bowl

    I don't know what it is but I could eat soup every day all day. It is defiantly one of my favorite foods! Y'all must love it also because my taco soup has been pinned over 100k times with hundreds of reviews on Pinterest! So when you are done with this one go try that recipe because it's awesome! But back to this soup. The entire thing is made in just 30 minutes and it's a recipe that I think you will love. When you are done with this one you have to try the check out more of my soup recipes.

    How to make Chicken Tortilla Soup:

    This tasty Southern inspired soup, is hearty and full of flavor for any time of year. Taco seasoning is one of my favorite flavors to use, and this soup is great for any occasion! it is really quick and easy to make, and great on a budget! You can make this and have leftovers for lunch for a couple days!

    • Tip: Try to spice it up a bit by adding jalapenos or Rotel tomatoes and chilis!

    Ingredients:

    • Oil
    • Chicken Breasts (boneless and skinless)
    • Red Onion (diced)
    • Garlic (minced)
    • Corn
    • Salsa
    • Taco Seasoning -try my Homemade Taco Seasoning
    • Chicken Broth

    Directions:

    Step One: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a soup pot. Cut chicken into bite size pieces and place in the warmed pot.

    Chicken Breasts being diced for soup

    Step Two: Cook for 4-5 minutes. Add onions and garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

    Adding onion and garlic to soup

    Step Three: Next add in corn, salsa, taco seasoning, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover.

    Adding taco seasoning and salsa to soup

    Step Four: Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes.

    Top your soup:

    Once your soup is ready I love to serve mine topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, and of course my baked tortilla strips.

    How to make Homemade Baked Tortilla Strips:

    All you need is flour tortillas, olive oil spray, and sea salt. Cut your tortillas into strips (or whatever shape you want) and place them on a baking sheet. You could always brush on oil but I just simply sprayed it all on my chips. Sprinkle with salt and then bake.

    Directions:

    Step One: Meanwhile, slice tortillas into strips. Place on a baking sheet and brush with oil then sprinkle with salt and bake at 375° F for 13-15 minutes.

    tortillas cut in strips on baking sheet

     

    Step Two: Serve soup topped with tortilla strips

     

    Baked tortilla strips for topping soup

    How to freeze this recipe:

    To make this recipe and freeze it I usually wait to make the tortillas until I am ready to serve. Since they only take a few minutes and are not hard to get together. You can easily freeze the soup though. Cook it according to directions, allow to cool, then place a freezer bag, and into the freezer. This soup can last in the freezer for 3-4 months.

    How to reheat this recipe:

    To reheat this recipe place the frozen soup in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Place in a pot and reheat on the stovetop until heated through.

     

    Closeup of Chicken tortilla soup

    Try some of my other soups:

    Slow Cooker Taco Soup - My reader's favorite soup recipe is now made in the slow cooker. This Slow Cooker Taco Soup is simple to make and a favorite all around. Filled then topped with all your taco favorites. 

    Slow Cooker French Onion Soup - This Slow Cooker French Onion Soup is simple to make and full of flavor. French onion soup is always one of my favorites to order at restaurants and now I love making it at home.

    Broccoli Cheese Soup - This simple Broccoli Cheese Soup is creamy and rich and one of my favorite soup recipes. I love a good cheesy soup!

     

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    Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Jennie Duncan
    This Chicken Tortilla Soup is ready in 30 minutes including homemade tortilla chips. Filled with flavor then topped with a crunchy tortilla, it's the perfect soup!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Soup
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 231 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Soup:

    • 1 tablespoon Oil
    • 2 Chicken breast (boneless and skinless)
    • 1 cup Red onion (diced)
    • 1 tablespoon Garlic (mined)
    • 1 can Corn
    • 1 cup Salsa
    • 1 packet Taco seasoning
    • 4 cups Chicken broth

    Tortilla Strips:

    • 4 Tortillas
    • 1 tablespoon Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Salt

    Instructions
     

    Soup:

    • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a soup pot. Cut chicken into bite size pieces and place in the warmed pot.
    • Cook for 4-5 minutes. Add onions and garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. 
    • Next add in corn, salsa, taco seasoning, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover.
    • Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes.

    Tortilla Strips:

    • Meanwhile, slice tortillas into strips. Place on a baking sheet and brush with oil then sprinkle with salt and bake at 375° F for 13-15 minutes. 
    • Serve soup topped with tortilla strips. 

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    Notes

    Other optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro. 
    • Tip: Try to spice it up a bit by adding jalapenos or Rotel tomatoes and chilis!

    How to freeze this recipe:

    To make this recipe and freeze it I usually wait to make the tortillas until I am ready to serve. Since they only take a few minutes and are not hard to get together. You can easily freeze the soup though. Cook it according to directions, allow to cool, then place a freezer bag, and into the freezer. This soup can last in the freezer for 3-4 months.

    How to reheat this recipe:

    To reheat this recipe place the frozen soup in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Place in a pot and reheat on the stovetop until heated through.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 19gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 1963mgPotassium: 597mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 780IUVitamin C: 17.7mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1.9mg
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    1. Donna Calhoun

      April 25, 2012 at 10:20 pm

      I love things in the crock pot I will have to try this soon.

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