Description
Warm up with a bowl of comforting Southwest Black Bean Chicken Tortilla Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for any day. This easy-to-make soup is packed with protein, veggies, and a blend of delicious spices that will satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Main Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Toppings:
- Crispy tortilla strips
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Avocado slices (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Soup: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened. Add garlic, bell peppers, spices, and cook. Pour in chicken broth, add black beans, tomatoes, corn, chicken, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Stir in cilantro. Serve hot, topped with tortilla strips, cheese, sour cream, and avocado.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and use vegetable broth.
- Rotisserie chicken works well for quick preparation.
- Adjust spice level by reducing or omitting cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
