Chicken Tortilla Soup

Name: Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, coarsely chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 6 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 3 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 5 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked

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This recipe uses a tasty blend of spices for chicken tortilla soup. It's easy to make ahead and great for leftovers, too.

Recipe by Trey

Updated on October 18, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 5 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, coarsely chopped
1 onion, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
6 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
5 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked

Directions

Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add tortillas, onion, cilantro, and garlic to hot oil and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in diced tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, and bay leaves; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, add salt and cayenne, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Remove bay leaves and stir in chicken. Continue cooking until chicken is heated through.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

418	Calories
22g	Fat
24g	Carbs
29g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 418
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g	29%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 69mg	23%
Sodium 796mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 29g
Vitamin C 21mg	105%
Calcium 76mg	6%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 351mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.