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healthy taco soup

Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Lexi Finke
This chicken tortilla soup is a warm and cozy dinner recipe perfect for cold winter days! It's nutritious, packed with veggies, and high protein. And it's super flavorful and filling!
4.86 from 7 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Soup Pot

Ingredients
  

For Soup:

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 14.4 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 14.5oz can corn rinsed and drained
  • 1 14.5oz can chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or 2 chicken breasts, shredded
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • teaspoons oregano
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • sprinkle of salt to taste
  • cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt optional, for creaminess
  • optional toppings: diced jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice

For Tortilla Strips:

  • 6 small tortillas I used almond flour tortillas but you could use corn, whole wheat, etc
  • drizzle of olive oil

Instructions
 

For Soup:

  • In your soup pot, start by softening the onion and bell pepper in a drizzle of olive oil on medium/high heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Add in corn, black beans, canned tomatoes, and shredded chicken. Combine and add the remaining ingredients: chicken broth, lime juice, and spices. Let simmer on medium heat for about 10 minutes.
  • Optional: add in 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt to the pot for creaminess and more protein.
  • Let the soup simmer on low for a minimum of 15 minutes (the longer the better!) to let all the flavors combine.
  • Garnish with avocado diced jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, or tortilla chips. Enjoy!

For Tortilla Strips:

  • Slice the stack of tortillas down the middle and then into 1/2 inch strips. Add the strips to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and a drizzle of olive oil. Bake at 400F for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cripsy.

Notes

For convenience, you can always use a packet of your favorite taco seasoning instead of buying each seasoning individually! 
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