Description
This Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. Made with fire-roasted diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and tender chicken, it’s packed with protein and fresh ingredients. The soup is enriched with cumin and oregano, and topped with your choice of cheese, avocado, salsa, and crispy tortilla chips for a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15 ounce) cans fire-roasted, diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 Tbsp. ground cumin, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 whole chicken breasts (or 2–3 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped)
- 2 cups Cabot Cheese (your favorite flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings (optional):
- Cheese
- Red onion
- Cilantro
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Avocado
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and minced garlic, cooking while stirring until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Add Soup Ingredients and Simmer: Add the chicken broth, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, rinsed black beans, drained corn, ground cumin, dried oregano, and whole chicken breasts (if using) to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and chicken to cook thoroughly.
- Shred Chicken and Add Cheese: After simmering, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup. If using rotisserie chicken instead, add it now. Stir in 2 cups of Cabot cheese and cook for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and soup is well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with Toppings: Ladle the soup into bowls evenly. Top with your choice of optional toppings such as cheese, red onion, cilantro, sour cream, salsa, avocado, and tortilla chips. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute store-bought rotisserie chicken for the chicken breasts to reduce prep time.
- Adjust the amount of cumin based on your preferred spice level.
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the black beans before adding or use less broth.
- Feel free to customize toppings according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
