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Tortilla Soup Adds Festive Family Heat

This zesty Mexican-inspired soup is like a fiesta in a bowl! The best part? Everyone gets to customize their own bowl with toppings, which means even your pickiest eater will find something to love. Plus, those crispy tortilla strips on top make it feel extra special without any extra effort from yo
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced (optional, for heat)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can 14.5 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Toppings: tortilla strips diced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, lime wedges

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and jalapeño (if using), cooking for 1 minute. Stir in cumin and chili powder, toasting the spices for 30 seconds.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes with their juices. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  4. Add black beans, corn, and shredded chicken. Simmer for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
  5. Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Ladle into bowls and let everyone top their own with tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and extra lime wedges. Enjoy the colorful chaos!