Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup
This hearty chicken tortilla soup combines tender chicken, black beans, corn, white hominy, and green chiles in a tomato-based broth seasoned with chili powder, oregano, garlic, and onion. Fresh cilantro brightens each bowl, while avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, crushed tortilla chips, and green onions add contrasting toppings. It makes a quick, warming meal for lunch or dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Heat oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder and oregano.
- 3
Stir in crushed tomatoes, condensed broth, and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- 4
Stir in black beans, cooked chicken, corn, hominy, chile peppers, and cilantro. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- 5
Ladle soup into individual serving bowls and top with crushed tortilla chips, avocado slices, Monterey Jack cheese, and green onions.
- Calories 409.39 kcal High 20%
- Protein 25.32 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 39.42 g 14%
- Total Fat 18.3 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 4.47 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 50.56 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 709.27 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 10.54 g Good Source 38%
- Total Sugars 8.99 g --
- Added Sugars 1.55 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 192.24 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 3.15 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 663.64 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 39.06 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 18.43 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 21 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Beans, Chicken Breast, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 409.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup?
- It is a Tex-Mex soup recipe made with 21 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Beans, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder. The full list of 21 is above.
- What goes well with Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 409.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup healthy?
- Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 409.39 calories and 25.32 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 709.27 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.47 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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