Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salsa
Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salsa delivers a lively, brothy bowl layered with tender chicken, sweet corn, and warm cumin-chili notes, all brightened with a splash of lemon. Ladled over crunchy tortilla chips and finished with melty Monterey Jack and a cool spoon of sour cream, it’s cozy yet vibrant—ideal for a quick lunch or a relaxed weeknight meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salsa, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 19
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the chicken in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cumin. Add the broth, corn, onion, salsa, lemon juice, and chili powder; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
- 2
Crumble tortilla chips into individual bowls; ladle the soup over the chips. Top each serving with Monterey Jack cheese and a dollop of sour cream.
- Calories 794.21 kcal High 40%
- Protein 45.21 g Good Source 90%
- Carbohydrate 55.34 g 20%
- Total Fat 42.77 g High 55%
- Saturated Fat 19.32 g High 97%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 178.45 mg High 59%
- Sodium 1610.23 mg High 70%
- Dietary Fiber 5.0 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 9.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 319.07 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 1.63 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 437.49 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 21.7 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salsa is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, and Chunky Mild Salsa. Each serving provides about 794.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salsa?
- It is a Tex-Mex soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salsa made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Chunky Mild Salsa, Ground Cumin. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salsa?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salsa?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 794.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salsa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salsa healthy?
- Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salsa has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 794.21 calories and 45.21 g of protein, or 90% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1610.23 mg (70% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.32 g (97% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, 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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