Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup
If you love tacos and you also enjoy a hearty bowl of soup, you’re in the right place! Our Chicken Tortilla Soup is the easy weeknight meal you’re craving this fall. Bursting with the benefits of white & dark chicken meat and packed with pantry favourites diced tomatoes, black beans and fire-roasted chiles, this soup is equal parts comfort and pazaz!
Author: Emily Mardell
Recipe type: Soups
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 tsp (10 mL) fennel seeds
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
- 2 tsp (10 mL) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 mL) crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes
- ½ cup (125 mL) fire-roasted green chili
- 4 cups (1 L) low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 lb (900 g) whole roasted chicken, deboned and shredded
- ½ cup (125 mL) grated cheddar (plus extra for garnish, if desired)
- ½ cup (125 mL) plain Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a medium skillet to medium high, add canola oil, onion, pepper and spices. Sauté for 2-4 minutes until tender and fragrant.
- Transfer spiced veggie mix to slow-cooker and add all remaining ingredients, except for cheese and yogurt.
- Cook soup for 2 hours on high in a slow cooker on high, or 30 minutes on stove top.
- Before serving, stir in yogurt, ½ cup cheddar and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Garnish and serve with extra grated cheddar, crispy tortilla pieces, chopped avocado, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges. Enjoy.
Notes
This recipe is great for the slow cooker or instant pot; however, it also comes together nicely on the stove top in about 30 minutes. Whether you have just a few minutes on a busy weeknight, or a rest easy Sunday afternoon, this recipe is ready to deliver a great family dinner!
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A little extra time on your hands? Try our “Peruvian-Inspired Whole Roasted Chicken” recipe before you make this soup. Pressed for time? Grab a fully cooked, ready-to-shred rotisserie chicken on your way home. In a few short minutes, dinner is solved!
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A little extra time on your hands? Try our “Peruvian-Inspired Whole Roasted Chicken” recipe before you make this soup. Pressed for time? Grab a fully cooked, ready-to-shred rotisserie chicken on your way home. In a few short minutes, dinner is solved!
