Edwina Clark - Registered Dietitian and Wellness Expert

Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup

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This easy, one-pot chicken tortilla soup is the perfect combo of fresh, flavorful, and hearty! Built on a base of diced tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder, this nourishing soup makes an excellent winter warmer.

Chicken tortilla soup, topped with Greek yogurt, lime and cilantro, on a marble background.
Healthy chicken tortilla soup made without beans.

As I write this post from Tartine Manufactory in the Mission, it’s pouring again. We’ve seldom had a dry day this winter which means we’ve had lots of weekends snuggled up on the lounge watching Netflix.

Needless to say, soup has been a frequent feature on the dinner table. Few dishes rival soup as the ultimate antidote to wet socks, and soggy umbrellas.

I whipped up this one-pot tortilla soup last weekend and I can’t get enough of this recipe. It offers all the fresh and lively flavors of Mexican cuisine, combined with the warmth of soup. Moreover, it’s a complete meal, packed with veggies, lean protein, and high fiber carbs.

Servings Suggestions and Substitutions

I like to serve this dish with tortilla chips, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, instead of sour cream. You can easily turn this recipe into a meatless meal by substituting the chicken for a can of black or pinto beans, rinsed and drained. Beat the cold this winter with this easy, flavorful dish!

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Easy chicken tortilla soup. GF.
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One-Pot, Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup

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  • Category: Soup, entree, main, dinner, lunch, one-pot, easy
  • Cuisine: Mexican
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Description

This easy, one-pot chicken tortilla soup is the perfect combo of fresh, flavorful, and hearty! Curl up with a bowl of this delicious soup on a wintery weekend.

Ingredients

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Soup:

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 red onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 skinless chicken breast, cooked
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 28oz (800g) diced canned tomatoes
  • 1/2 lime
  • 1 cup frozen corn

For serving:

  • Fresh cilantro (coriander)
  • Plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Crush the garlic, and finely slice the red pepper, and the red onion. Dice the chicken into small cubes.
  2. Add the extra virgin olive oil to a large pot, place the pot on the stove, and turn the stove on to medium heat.
  3. Add the garlic, onions, and peppers to the pot. Sauté the veggies, and garlic until soft and translucent, stirring frequently.
  4. Add the ground cumin, dried oregano, and chili powder to the pot, and sauté for another 30 seconds or so until the spices release their aromas.
  5. Add the chicken to the pot, followed by the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, frozen corn, and salt.
  6. Cut the lime into quarters, and squeeze the lime wedges over the soup. Stir to combine the ingredients.
  7. Bring the pot to the boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cook for 30-60 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally. Add additional chicken broth if the soup becomes too thick.
  8. Serve with dollop of plain Greek yogurt, and finely chopped fresh cilantro (coriander).
Healthy chicken tortilla soup without beans.
Healthy chicken tortilla soup without beans.

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