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Easy One-Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

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A quick, affordable, and flavorful one-pot chicken tortilla soup ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights and cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz / 340 g)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, fire-roasted if possible
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano (optional)
  • Juice of 1 fresh lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • About 1 cup tortilla strips (store-bought or homemade)
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces if using raw chicken. Drain and rinse black beans and diced tomatoes.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink on the outside but not fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Stir to coat chicken and onion mixture. Add diced tomatoes and minced chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, stirring to combine.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and add black beans. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and flavors meld.
  6. Squeeze fresh lime juice into the soup and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Optionally shred chicken in the pot with two forks. Let soup rest off heat for a couple of minutes.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and top with crispy tortilla strips and chopped cilantro. Optionally add sour cream or shredded cheese.

Notes

If soup is too thick, add more broth or water to loosen. If too thin, simmer longer uncovered to concentrate flavors. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Adjust chipotle peppers for desired spice level. Soup freezes well for up to 3 months. Add tortilla strips just before serving to keep them crunchy.

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