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
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
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 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 18%
- Protein 24.52 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 23.85 g 9%
- Total Fat 19.96 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 2.88 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 69.39 mg High 23%
- Sodium 1337.39 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 2.54 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 3.22 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 78.99 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.65 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 427.49 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 93.05 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 8.35 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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.
- Is Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup healthy?
- Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 369.28 calories and 24.52 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1337.39 mg (58% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.88 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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