Southwestern Chicken Tortilla Soup

Name: Southwestern Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, minced; 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breasts; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1 can black beans, drained; 1 cup corn kernels; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 6 corn tortillas, sliced; 2 tbsp lime juice

A robust chicken soup simmered with fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, black beans, and warm Southwestern spices. Tender shredded chicken and sliced corn tortillas build thick, rich flavor in every bowl.

40 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, minced
1.5 lbs boneless chicken breasts
4 cups chicken broth
2 cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 can black beans, drained
1 cup corn kernels
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
6 corn tortillas, sliced
2 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 seeded, minced jalapeno pepper, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 2 tsp chili powder and 1 tsp ground cumin until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4

Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and 2 cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes, then submerge 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breasts.
5

Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until boneless chicken breasts reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
6

Remove boneless chicken breasts, shred using two forks, and return it to the pot.
7

Stir in 1 can drained black beans, 1 cup corn kernels, 6 sliced corn tortillas, and 2 tbsp lime juice, simmering for 5 minutes before serving.

Questions

How long does Southwestern Chicken Tortilla Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Southwestern Chicken Tortilla Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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