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Light Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken, beans, corn, and tomatoes come together in a bold Southwestern-style broth. Crispy baked tortilla strips add texture without making the soup too heavy.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: dinner, lunch, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 14 ounces
  • 1 can black beans, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp mild chili powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 4 small corn tortillas
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F or 190°C, cut the tortillas into thin strips, and spread them across a baking sheet.
  2. Bake the tortilla strips for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp, then set them aside for serving.
  3. Place the chicken, onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, broth, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, and salt in a large pot.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
  5. Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.
  6. Add the black beans and corn, then simmer the soup for another 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in the lime juice and taste the broth, adding extra seasoning if needed.
  8. Divide the soup among bowls and finish each serving with baked tortilla strips and chopped cilantro.