Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

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This tortilla soup recipe is a great example of how a few choice convenience products can renovate an old favorite for our modern, hectic lives. Some frozen vegetables, a few canned tomatoes and canned broth, and you have a comforting crowdpleaser ready in about 30 minutes. For creaminess and additional fiber, garnish with avocado.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on September 20, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Active Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each

Nutrition Profile:

High-Calcium Bone-Health Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Protein Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

4 soft corn tortillas, cut into 1-by-2-inch strips
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed of fat and diced
3 cups frozen bell pepper and onion mix, (about 10 ounces)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, preferably with green chiles
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¾ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon. Add pepper-onion mix and cumin to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes, pepper and lime juice; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes more. Return the chicken and any accumulated juice to the pot and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in cilantro. Serve topped with the toasted tortilla strips and cheese.

To make ahead

Cover and refrigerate, without the tortilla strips, for up to 2 days. Top with toasted tortilla strips just before serving.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com; updated January 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

324	Calories
11g	Fat
21g	Carbs
35g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 324
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 5g	16%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 35g	69%
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 75mg	25%
Vitamin A 979IU	20%
Vitamin C 40mg	44%
Folate 25mcg	6%
Sodium 804mg	35%
Calcium 288mg	22%
Iron 3mg	15%
Magnesium 60mg	14%
Potassium 646mg	14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

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To make ahead

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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