Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup Stove Top

Deliciously Healthy Comfort Food

Nothing beats the comfort of a warm bowl of soup on a cold night. Chicken tortilla soup is one of those classic recipes that tastes oh so good, and it can be surprisingly healthy, too. This recipe for stove top chicken tortilla soup is full of flavorful ingredients and is sure to warm you up from the inside out!

Ingredients

This simple chicken tortilla soup recipe is made up of easy to find ingredients you may already have in your pantry. Here’s what you’ll need:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bell peppers, diced
1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
2 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 (6 ounce) package corn tortillas
Optional: cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado slices, lime wedges

Instructions

This recipe is super easy to make, and cooks up quickly on the stove top. Here’s how to make it:

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, bell peppers and jalapeño pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the cumin, chili powder, paprika and salt. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
Add the cooked chicken, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, green chiles and olives. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
While the soup is cooking, cut the tortillas into small strips. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the tortilla strips. Cook, stirring often, until the tortillas are golden and crispy. This should take about 5 minutes.
Serve the soup in individual bowls, topped with the crispy tortilla strips. You can also top with cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado slices and lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Information

One serving of this chicken tortilla soup contains approximately 186 calories, 8 grams of fat, 17 grams of carbohydrates, 13 grams of protein, and 5 grams of fiber. It’s also a good source of vitamins A, C, and B6.

Bottom Line

This stove top chicken tortilla soup is a delicious and healthy meal that can be ready in about 30 minutes. With lots of flavorful ingredients and a hint of spice, this soup is sure to become a family favorite!