Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup
Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup brings a warm, peppery broth layered with cumin, chili powder, and a touch of cayenne. Tender chicken and softened tortilla pieces give the soup a rich body, while tomatoes, onions, garlic, and cilantro add fresh brightness. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want bold, comforting flavors.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add tortillas, onion, cilantro, and garlic to the hot oil and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 2
Stir in diced tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, and bay leaves; bring it back to a boil. Lower the heat to medium, add salt and cayenne, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- 3
Remove the bay leaves and stir in the chicken. Cook until the chicken is heated through.
- Calories 369.28 kcal Moderate
- Protein 24.52 g Good Source
- Carbs 23.85 g Moderate
- Total Fat 19.96 g High
- Saturated Fat 2.88 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 69.39 mg High
- Sodium 1337.39 mg High
- Fiber 2.54 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.22 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.05 g Low Source
- Calcium 79.86 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.65 mg Good Source
- Potassium 428.36 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 93.05 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 9.41 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, and Corn Tortilla. Each serving provides about 369.28 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 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Corn Tortilla, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 13 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 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 369.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
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