Smoky Chicken Tortilla Soup
Serves 6 servings
Prep: 15 minutes • Cook: 30 minutes
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Leftover smoked or rotisserie chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and warm Southwestern spices come together in a hearty tortilla soup with plenty of protein and smoky flavor. Everything cooks in one pot, making this an easy way to turn leftover chicken into a completely different meal.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked smoked or rotisserie chicken, chopped or shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic)
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen or canned corn, drained
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 medium lime)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, optional
- Crushed gluten-free tortilla chips, avocado, or plain Greek yogurt for serving, optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion and bell pepper for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and oregano and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken, black beans, tomatoes, corn, and chicken broth and stir everything together.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stir in the lime juice and serve with cilantro and your favorite toppings.
Notes & Tips
- Smoked chicken is especially good in this soup because the smoky flavor carries throughout the broth.
- Rotisserie chicken works just as well and makes this an easy weeknight soup.
- For more heat, add diced jalapeño, cayenne, or your favorite hot sauce.
- Crushed tortilla chips add the classic tortilla-soup crunch without needing to fry tortilla strips.
- Avocado and a spoonful of Greek yogurt make great toppings.
- Add a little extra chicken broth when reheating if the soup becomes thicker after refrigeration.
- Verify that the broth, tortilla chips, and packaged ingredients are gluten-free if needed.
- Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.
Nutrition:
285 cal • 30g protein • 7g fat • 29g carbs