Quick and Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

I’ve been on a bit of a soup kick lately, but what’s more comforting than a warm bowl of soup at the end of the day?  If you, too, are craving all the comfort foods these days, then you’ll absolutely love this quick and easy Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe, a favorite in our family for years.

Calling for just a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, this fragrant soup goes together very quickly, making it perfect for weeknight suppers.

And it’s easily adaptable for different tastes.  I love mine topped with chopped avocado, while Dave likes his garnished with a plop of sour cream and a bit of shredded cheese.

Add a side salad and some additional tortilla chips, and you’ll have a flavorful, satisfying meal on the table in no time!

Quick and Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Serves 4, about 1 1/4 cups each

Ingredients:

2 tsp. cooking oil
1/2 lb. cooked chicken, chopped or shredded into bite-site pieces (I use leftover shredded meat from a roasted chicken)
1 quart (1 carton) free-range chicken broth or chicken stock
1 cup salsa (we use Pace Medium Chunky Salsa)
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 tsp. salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp. black pepper (or to taste)
1 bag corn tortilla chips
topping: 1 avocado, chopped
optional toppings: shredded cheese; sour cream

Directions:

1. If you’re not using pre-cooked chicken, cook chicken in a large stock pot or Dutch oven and chop or shred into bite-size pieces.
2. Heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat.  Add cooked chicken; stir and heat through for 3 minutes.
3. Add broth, salsa, and corn to pan.  Season soup with salt and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
5. Add lightly-broken tortilla chips to bottom of serving bowls.
6. Spoon soup over the broken tortilla chips.  Top the soup with avocado chunks, additional tortilla chips, cheese, and/or sour cream, if desired.

Enjoy! And make sure to check out these other delicious soup recipes from Jane at Home:  Zuppa Toscana and Pasta e Fagioli.

xo jane

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