Description
Tender shredded chicken is combined with bold spices, fire roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, corn, beans and rice for a very filling and satisfying soup!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 – 1 1/2 lbs. Chicken Breast, lightly pounded for evenness
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Small Onion, chopped
- 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper, deseeded and diced
- 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 Tbsp Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 32 oz. Chicken Broth
- (1) 28 oz. Can Crushed Tomatoes
- 16 oz. Water
- (1) 14.5 oz. Can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles
- 1 Cup Black Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 Cup Frozen Organic Corn
- 1/2 Cup Long Grain Rice, uncooked
- 8 oz Shredded Cheese of choice
Instructions
- Lightly Pound the Chicken: Begin by lightly pounding the chicken breasts for even cooking. Set them aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced jalapeno. Sauté them until they become aromatic and the onions turn translucent.
- Season the Base: Season the sautéed mixture with chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, black pepper, and optional sea salt. Stir well for about a minute.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken to the pot and cook it until it’s no longer pink in the center, which usually takes about 5-7 minutes per side. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
- Prepare the Soup Base: In the same pot, pour in the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and water. Add the diced tomatoes with green chiles.
- Simmer the Soup: Allow the soup to simmer for 10 minutes, letting all the flavors meld together.
- Add Additional Ingredients: Stir in the black beans, frozen corn, and uncooked rice. Continue simmering until the rice is fully cooked, which typically takes about 15-20 minutes.
- Shred the Chicken: Slice or shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the pot.
- Stir in Cheese: Just before serving, stir in the shredded cheese, which adds a delightful creaminess to the soup.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the chicken tortilla soup with your desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cup
- Calories: 150-200
- Sugar: 1-2 gr
- Sodium: varies based on broth
- Fat: 6-8 gr
- Saturated Fat: 2-3 gr
- Carbohydrates: 12-15 gr
- Fiber: 2-3 gr
- Protein: 10-12 gr
- Cholesterol: 25-30 mg
