Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
• 1.25 cups water
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 large boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup whole corn kernels, cooked
• 1 cup white hominy
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup crushed tortilla chips, or to taste
• 2 medium avocados, sliced, or to taste
• 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, or to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder and oregano to release their flavors.
3. Add crushed tomatoes, condensed broth, and water; bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
4. Incorporate black beans, cooked chicken, corn, hominy, chile peppers, and cilantro. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes to heat through.
5. Serve the soup into bowls, and garnish generously with crushed tortilla chips, avocado slices, Monterey Jack cheese, and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 353 kcal
• Fat Content: 18 g
• Fiber Content: 13 g
• Sugar Content: 8 g
• Sodium Content: 713 mg
• Protein Content: 19 g
• Cholesterol Content: 33 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 35 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g