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Soup · Updated October 27, 2026

Chicken Tortilla Soup

A smoky, lightly spiced tomato and chicken soup with corn and black beans, finished with lime.

Prep15 min
Cook35 min
Total50 min
Makes6 servings

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion for 5 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic, chili powder and cumin and stir for 1 minute, until fragrant.

  2. Add the broth, tomatoes and chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest part.

  3. Lift the chicken onto a board and shred it with two forks.

  4. Return the chicken to the pot and add the corn and beans. Simmer 5 minutes more.

  5. Stir in the lime juice and salt. Taste and add more salt if needed.

  6. Ladle into bowls and top with crushed tortilla chips and cilantro.

Tip

Crush the chips into each bowl at the table so they stay crisp.

Storing

Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze (without chips) up to 3 months. Reheat until steaming hot.

Swaps

Use boneless chicken thighs for richer flavor; they need the same time. Check ingredient labels if you cook for someone with an allergy. See the Disclaimer.

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