Description
This Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender chicken simmered with black beans, corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, and spices. Enhanced with fresh cilantro and creamy Cabot cheese, it offers a delicious balance of smoky, savory, and fresh flavors, perfect for a nutritious family meal.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15 ounce) cans fire-roasted, diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 Tbsp. ground cumin, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 whole chicken breasts (or 2-3 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese
- 2 cups Cabot Cheese (your favorite flavor)
Toppings (Optional)
- Cheese
- Red onion
- Cilantro
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Avocado
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and minced garlic, cooking while stirring until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Add Broth and Ingredients: Add the chicken broth, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, rinsed black beans, drained corn, ground cumin, dried oregano, and whole chicken breasts (if using) to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and chicken to cook thoroughly.
- Shred Chicken and Add Cheese: After simmering, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup. If using rotisserie chicken instead, add it now. Stir in 2 cups of Cabot cheese and cook for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and soup is well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls evenly. Top with your choice of optional toppings such as cheese, red onion, cilantro, sour cream, salsa, avocado, and tortilla chips. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for the whole chicken breasts to save time.
- Adjust the level of cumin according to your taste preferences.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the soup or toppings.
- Leftover soup keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freezes nicely for up to 2 months.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to reduce sodium content if desired.
