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A bowl of Mexican chicken tortilla soup with rice, garnished with corn, tomatoes, and cilantro.

Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup with Rice


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  • Author: Elisa
  • Total Time: 45 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Hearty chicken tortilla soup with rice, perfect for a comforting meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tortilla chips, avocado, sour cream, and lime for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeño in a large pot until softened.
  2. Add black beans, corn, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, rice, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Stir in shredded chicken and heat through.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with tortilla chips, avocado, sour cream, and lime.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of jalapeño to your preferred spice level.
  • You can use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • For a thicker soup, blend a portion of the soup before adding the chicken.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg