I’ve made seemingly every Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe, but this is the first one I’ve been really excited about! Ready in under 1 hour and SO EASY!
Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
I know, you’re probably thinking that once you’ve had one tortilla chicken soup, you’ve had them all. There’s not much to them, right? I guarantee you that train of thought ends here! This tortilla soup is phenomenal!
It all starts with a flavorful base of all kinds of veggies that is smooth and oh so tasty. Then we add just the right amount of spice, all your favorite chunky tortilla soup essentials and top it with crunchy tortilla strips, slices of avocado, and more cheese!
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What’s Needed for Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup?
Here’s what you’ll need to make this Mexican tortilla soup recipe:
- Olive oil
- Vegetables: Carrot, Onion, Celery, Bell Pepper, Roma Tomatoes, Canned Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Canned Green Chiles
- Garlic Powder
- Taco Seasoning: You can buy a packet at the store or make it from scratch. If you make it yourself, you’ll need: Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Fine Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Cornstarch, Cayenne Pepper, Coriander and Oregano
- Monterey Jack Cheese
- Black Beans
- Avocado
- Tortilla Chips
- Chicken Broth: I like to use low sodium chicken broth just so I can control the salt in the recipe.
- Water
- Cooked Chicken Breasts
- Corn
- Fresh Cilantro
- Crispy Tortilla Strips
The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
How to Make Chicken Tortilla Soup
Let’s get into the details of what makes the base of this soup.
- We start by sautéing the vegetables.
- Once the veggies are tender, we add some garlic powder and taco seasoning along with fresh roma tomatoes, canned fire roasted tomatoes, and fire roasted green chiles. As those simmer together, the flavors meld and become glorious.
- Avocado and cheese are added, and everything is put in the blender and pureed to creamy perfection. That avocado in the base just puts it over the top! Black beans and tortilla chips are added and pulsed with the blender, leaving a few chunks.
- Everything in the blender is added back to the pan, and the rest of the ch