Best Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Hominy adds mild corn flavor, while poblanos provide smokiness in this chicken tortilla soup recipe. Spices like cumin, coriander and smoked paprika bring a bold flavor that's balanced by fresh lime juice.

Laura Kanya

Updated on June 24, 2024

Reviewed by Dietitian

Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Chicken Tortilla Soup — Photo:
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free

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Ingredients

4 (6 inch) corn tortillas
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and thinly sliced
¾ cup chopped yellow onion
½ cup chopped poblano pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
4 cups lower-sodium chicken broth
½ cup frozen corn
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can white hominy, rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can low-sodium petite diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon lime juice
Coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, nonfat plain strained yogurt, sliced pickled jalapeños and/or lime wedges for serving (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place tortillas on a cutting board. Brush 1 tablespoon oil over both sides of each tortilla; slice into 1/4-inch strips. Arrange the strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake, stirring halfway, until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes.

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, flipping once, until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate; shred and set aside.

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in onion and poblano; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in cumin, coriander, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in broth, corn, black beans, hominy, tomatoes and the shredded chicken; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is slightly reduced, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in lime juice. Sprinkle with the reserved tortilla strips. Serve with cilantro, yogurt, pickled jalapeños and/or lime wedges, if desired.

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Equipment

Parchment paper

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

357	Calories
11g	Fat
39g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 357
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 39g	14%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 26g	52%
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 55mg	18%
Vitamin A 525IU	11%
Vitamin C 12mg	13%
Vitamin D 1IU	0%
Vitamin E 1mg	9%
Folate 16mcg	4%
Vitamin K 1mcg	1%
Sodium 659mg	29%
Calcium 80mg	6%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 70mg	17%
Potassium 640mg	14%
Zinc 2mg	18%

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.

Best Chicken Tortilla Soup

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