Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salsa

Name: Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 0.5 teaspoon olive oil; 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes; 0.5 teaspoon minced garlic; 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chunky salsa; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 0.5 teaspoon chili powder; 8 ounces corn tortilla chips; 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; sour cream

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This tortilla soup recipe is easy to make and quite good. It features fresh chicken and tortilla chips with vegetables and makes for a delicious, warm soup. Try garnishing with cheese and a little sour cream.

Recipe by Betty

Updated on May 23, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

½ teaspoon olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
½ teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chunky salsa
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon chili powder
8 ounces corn tortilla chips
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (Optional)
1/2 cup sour cream (Optional)

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Mix in garlic and cumin. Add broth, corn, onion, salsa, lemon juice, and chili powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer soup for 20 to 30 minutes.
Break up tortilla chips into individual bowls; ladle soup over chips. Top each with Monterey Jack cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

467	Calories
16g	Fat
58g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 467
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 56mg	19%
Sodium 1542mg	67%
Total Carbohydrate 58g	21%
Dietary Fiber 6g	22%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 7mg	34%
Calcium 114mg	9%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 665mg	14%

* 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.