Chicken Tortilla–Style Vegetable Soup with Rice
This hearty chicken and rice soup combines tender chicken, tomatoes, celery, onion, red bell pepper, corn, and green onions in a fragrant broth. Cumin, cayenne, white pepper, garlic, and fresh cilantro add layered warmth and brightness, making it a comforting choice for a family lunch or cool-weather dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 25 mins
- Serves9
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Tortilla–Style Vegetable Soup with Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 62
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 49
- Inflammatory
- 67
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Place chicken and water in a stockpot. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes.
- 2
Remove chicken from broth and set aside to cool. Skim off fat. Smash cooked garlic cloves against the side of the pot. Add undrained tomatoes, cumin, cayenne pepper, white pepper, and bouillon cube to the broth. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
- 3
Add corn, green onion, and cilantro. Simmer 10 minutes longer.
- 4
Remove the skin and bones from the chicken, then dice or shred it into bite-size pieces. Add chicken to the soup along with cooked rice. Heat through. Season with salt to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with cheese and tortilla chips.
- Calories 457.47 kcal High 23%
- Protein 40.79 g Good Source 82%
- Carbohydrate 67.01 g 24%
- Total Fat 2.91 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 93.79 mg High 31%
- Sodium 490.97 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 11.57 g Good Source 41%
- Total Sugars 22.74 g --
- Added Sugars 17.64 g High 35%
- Calcium 56.57 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.16 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 396.21 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 121.63 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 33.1 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Tortilla Style Vegetable Soup with Rice is made with 18 ingredients and serves 9. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Chicken Bouillon, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 457.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Tortilla–Style Vegetable Soup with Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Breast, Corn. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Tortilla–Style Vegetable Soup with Rice?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 457.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Tortilla–Style Vegetable Soup with Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chicken Tortilla–Style Vegetable Soup with Rice healthy?
- Chicken Tortilla–Style Vegetable Soup with Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 457.47 calories and 40.79 g of protein, or 82% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 490.97 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 17.64 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, 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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