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bowl of tortilla soup with avocado, beans and chips

Tortilla Soup

Amy Cross
This easy tortilla soup recipe is a flavorful, broth-based soup made with shredded chicken, beans, tomatoes, corn, and spices. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or healthy meal prep, this homemade chicken tortilla soup is freezer-friendly and topped with crispy tortilla strips and avocado for the ultimate comfort food.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 onion, medium
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups corn
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with liquid, 14oz
  • 2 cans green chilis with liquid, 4oz
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed
  • 2 qt chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper
  • Cook chicken in stock pot or dutch oven until 165 degrees
  • While chicken is cooking, chop onion and cook in large pot until tender
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot and bring to a boil
  • Simmer with the lid on for 30 minutes
  • When chicken is cooked, place it on a cutting board and shred chicken
  • Add chicken to soup
  • Simmer for a few additional minutes and serve
  • Top with cheese, cilantro, or avocado as desired
Keyword Freezer Meal, meal prep, soup