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Chicken tortilla soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Tortilla chips shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, and cilantro for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in large pot over medium; sauté onion and pepper about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, and paprika; stir constantly about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add broth, tomatoes with juices, beans, and corn; boil.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors.
  5. Stir in chicken and lime juice; cook another 5 minutes until chicken heats through.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve hot with chips, cheese, avocado, sour cream, and cilantro alongside.