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Quick and Flavorful One-Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Close-up of a white bowl filled with rich chicken tortilla soup, topped with crispy tortilla strips, corn, black beans, and cilantro.
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Make this hearty, flavorful Chicken Tortilla Soup in one pot in about 30 minutes. It uses simple ingredients and rotisserie chicken for a fast weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For Serving: Tortilla strips, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, avocado slices, fresh cilantro, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the fire-roasted tomatoes (undrained), black beans, corn, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Add the shredded chicken to the pot. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
  5. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Serve the soup hot. Place tortilla strips, cheese, avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges on the side for everyone to customize their bowl.

Notes

  • For crispier toppings, bake or air fry corn tortillas cut into thin strips until golden brown.
  • If you are interested in structured eating, this recipe fits well with a general meal planning approach, though it is not a specific keto meal plan delivery option.
  • If you want a creamy version, stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream or a block of softened cream cheese during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
  • Follow Sophia’s kitchen adventures on Pinterest for more quick dinner ideas.

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