Easy and Tasty Chicken Tortilla Soup
Easy and Tasty Chicken Tortilla Soup is a hearty, pantry-friendly bowl with tender chicken, sweet hominy, and a mix of black and garbanzo beans simmered in a tomato-chile broth. Lime, cilantro, and a touch of hot sauce brighten each spoonful, making it a satisfying weeknight option that tastes lively and comforting.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy and Tasty 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
- 34 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 50
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the water to a boil in a large pot; stir in the bouillon cubes until they dissolve.
- 2
Add the onion, banana pepper, hominy, black beans, garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes with chiles, diced tomatoes, chicken soup, chicken, garlic powder, lime juice, hot pepper sauce, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir.
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium and cook the soup until the onions are soft and opaque, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 557.31 kcal High 28%
- Protein 37.72 g Good Source 75%
- Carbohydrate 73.86 g 27%
- Total Fat 11.83 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 2.05 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 78.05 mg High 26%
- Sodium 2675.37 mg High 116%
- Dietary Fiber 16.76 g Good Source 60%
- Total Sugars 15.46 g --
- Added Sugars 8.01 g Moderate 16%
- Calcium 100.12 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 4.0 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 1007.24 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 253.42 mcg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin C 10.06 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Easy and Tasty Chicken Tortilla Soup is a Tex Mex soup recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Banana Peppers, Black Beans, Canned Chicken, and Chicken Bouillon. Each serving provides about 557.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy and Tasty Chicken Tortilla Soup?
- It is a Tex-Mex soup recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Easy and Tasty Chicken Tortilla Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Banana Peppers, Black Beans, Canned Chicken, Chicken Bouillon, Chili Powder. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Easy and Tasty Chicken Tortilla Soup?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Easy and Tasty 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 557.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy and Tasty Chicken Tortilla Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Easy and Tasty Chicken Tortilla Soup healthy?
- Easy and Tasty Chicken Tortilla Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 557.31 calories and 37.72 g of protein, or 75% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2675.37 mg (116% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.05 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.01 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, 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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