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Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup

This spicy tortilla soup is the perfect remedy for a cold day. Fresh ingredients, tender chicken, and a bit of spice in this soup will warm you right up!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 147kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 onion
  • 3 to matoes
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 green chilies
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 can of corn
  • 1 can of black beans
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • 10 cups water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 corn tortillas
  • 1 green onion
  • 1 tbsp cilantro

Instructions

  • In a large skillet with some vegetable oil over medium-high heat cook the onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and garlic cloves for 5-7 minutes.
  • Place the veggies in a blender, add 1/2 cup water, and blend it until smooth.
  • Pull the veggie mixture through a sieve and place it in a large soup pot with some olive oil.
  • Discard the veggie scraps.
  • Add 10 cups of water to the pot and stir.
  • Let the water come up to a rapid boil over medium-high heat.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred with 2 forks.
  • Place the chicken back into the pot.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, corn, beans, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
  • Let the soup simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
  • While the soup simmers, cut the corn tortillas into strips and fry for 1-2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle salt over the tortillas as soon as they come out of the fryer.
  • Serve the soup with avocado, tortilla chips, cheese, cilantro, green onions, and lime, if desired and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 795IU | Vitamin C: 30.2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg