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Easy Tortilla Soup: Your Quick Comfort Meal for Cozy Nights

Quick and comforting tortilla soup that warms the soul with customizable flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1 cup Salsa fresh preferred
  • 2 cups Shredded Rotisserie Chicken or leftover turkey or plant-based chicken
  • 1 can Corn (Canned) or fresh corn when in season
  • 1 can Black Beans optional for extra protein and fiber
For the Crunch
  • 2-3 pieces Tortillas corn tortillas preferred
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin adjust according to heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust according to heat preference
  • to taste pinch Salt season based on salsa saltiness
  • to taste pinch Pepper

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • wooden spoon
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all ingredients for tortilla soup: chicken broth, salsa, shredded chicken, corn, black beans, spices, and tortillas.
  2. Pour chicken broth into a saucepan and heat over medium-high until simmering, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add salsa, shredded chicken, corn, and black beans to the simmering broth. Stir until combined.
  4. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; stir and adjust as needed.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. While the soup simmers, cut tortillas into strips and cook by air-frying or pan-frying until crispy.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and top with crispy tortilla strips and optional garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Taste-test before serving for personalized flavor adjustments. Store soup and tortilla strips separately for best texture.

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