Tex-mex Tortilla Soup

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This vibrant Tex-Mex Tortilla Soup combines fresh vegetables and tender chicken in a flavorful tomato-based broth that's surprisingly light yet satisfying. The secret to its authentic flavor lies in the perfect balance of spices and the delightful textural contrast from crushed tortilla chips that soften slightly in the hot broth. Customizable with toppings like avocado, cheese, and fresh cilantro, this colorful soup brings restaurant-quality Mexican flavors to your home kitchen in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

2 whole large chicken breasts (about 2 lbs.) skinned, boned
2 cups water
1 14 1/2 oz. can beef broth
1 14 1/2 oz. can chicken broth
1 14 1/2 oz. can tomatoes, cut up
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 8 3/4 oz. can whole kernel corn, drained
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
Tortilla chips (about 3 cups), coarsely crushed
4 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
1 avocado, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks (optional)
Snipped cilantro (optional)
Lime wedges (optional)

Directions

Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes; set aside.
In a large saucepan, combine water, beef broth, chicken broth, undrained tomatoes, onion, and green pepper.
Bring to boiling.
Add chicken; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add corn, chili powder, cumin, and pepper.
Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes more.
To serve, place crushed chips into each bowl.
Ladle soup over chips.
Sprinkle with cheese, avocado and cilantro, if desired.
Serve with lime wedges.

Servings

6 servings

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 310; Total Fat: 14g (Saturated Fat: 5g); Cholesterol: 55mg; Sodium: 980mg; Total Carbohydrates: 24g (Dietary Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 5g); Protein: 25g

*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only and may not be accurate. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.

🧑‍🍳 The Cook: Carol Jancsi 🔑 Keywords: Mexican, soups, chicken
🗂️ Categories: 🌮 Mexican Foods, 🥣 Soups & Stews
📚 Cookbooks: From The Ferguson Family, Cooking With "Cow" (Carol Jancsi), The TFR Cookbook
Recipe #462 was added on February 01, 2009 and last updated on March 21, 2025.

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