One of my favorite soups is chicken tortilla soup, I fell in love with it a few years ago. Some people don’t like the red version or tomato base and prefer the white cream base but I like both. The tomato base version is healthier so I choose to make it more often. The ingredients in this soup are favorites of mine as well, I always seem to have onions, bell peppers, and chicken around. This soup is perfect for a cold winter day and with the heat from the jalapenos and spices it opens up your sinuses well. Pair this soup with a nice green salad and you will have a healthy meal that satisfies.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
2 T. olive oil
1 onion chopped
1/2 green pepper chopped
1 jalapeno chopped (optional)
1 garlic gloved pressed
40 ounces of chicken broth
1 3 ounce of tomato paste(optional if you like more tomato flavor)
1 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes
1 4 ounce can green chilies chopped
1 14 oz. can black beans drained and rinsed
1 11 oz. can of whole kernal corn drained and rinsed (optional)
2 tsp. cumin
2 tsp. chili powder
4 cups chopped cooked chicken
cilantro
lime
tortilla chips
cheese
avocado slices
Directions:
Step 1: In a large stock pot put oil in and saute onions, peppers and celery on medium high heat until translucent.
Step 2: Add garlic, and jalapeño, saute for a minute then add the remainder of ingredients up to the chicken. Stir well and let cook until it boils then turn heat down and simmer for 30 min.
Step 3: Serve with fresh chopped cilantro, lime slices, tortilla chips crushed, cheese and sliced avocado slices.
Very pretty and yummy sounding Susan, this is one of my favorite types of soup too, so full of flavor!
One of my all time favorite soups too!! Today is such a soup for dinner day;-)
Suzanne your photos are so bright and pretty, can’t wait to see your new recipes this coming year;-)
Wow, love the vivid colours of this soup. Tomato-based, I agree, is healthier 🙂 Even better topped with nutritious avocado. I love chicken tortilla soup – reminds me of vacations in the South!
After everything I’ve eaten the last two days, healthier alternatives sound wonderful! (Looks delicious too!) 😀
I have to agree, tortilla soup pretty much ROCKS!!! You recipe sound wonderful:-) Hugs, Terra
This is one of my favorite soups, I love your toppings!
This is a wonderful soup! Love all of the flavor!
Ooh I love chicken tortilla soup. Mine is made a bit different than yours but I think I’ll try your version next time. Sounds delish!
I hope you had wonderful Christmas! your soup looks very comforting and warm….it would hit the spot over this cold wave that we have now. Beautiful pictures! I wish you an amazing New Year!!!xo
Delicious! I love chicken tortilla soup. It’s so good and really perfect for cold days.
Pass me a spoon-this soup looks so good, Suzanne!
One of my favorites!!! I love your recipe and the fact that it is healthy! Delish! Happy New Year!
One of my favorite soups, your version sounds delicious!
My boys love chicken tortilla soup…and such gorgeous color!
Hope you had a wonderful holiday 🙂