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spicy chicken tortilla soup with a smoky red broth topped with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, and cilantro in a wide horizontal shot in a bowl, lime wedge on the side, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Smoky tomato chili broth with chicken, crispy tortilla strips and avocado.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 14 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup black beans drained
  • 1 cup corn
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 corn tortillas cut into strips
  • 1 avocado sliced

Method
 

  1. Simmer the chicken in the broth with the tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  3. Stir in the black beans and corn and simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, crisp the tortilla strips in a dry skillet or bake until golden.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips and avocado.

Notes

A handful of shredded cheese and a lime squeeze never hurt either.