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15 Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
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15 Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

15 minute chicken tortilla soup is a warm, spicy, and comforting meal made for busy days. This 15 minute chicken tortilla soup is quick, easy, and full of rich Mexican-inspired flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup tortilla strips
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions for 15 Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup
    Heat the Base
    1. Add olive oil to a large pot. Heat it on medium flame. Add chopped onion and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant for strong flavor base.
    Add Tomatoes and Spices
    1. Pour diced tomatoes into the pot. Add cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well so spices mix evenly with tomatoes.
    Pour Chicken Broth
    1. Add chicken broth slowly into the pot. Stir everything together. Let it simmer for a few minutes so flavors blend nicely.
    Add Chicken and Corn
    1. Add shredded chicken and corn kernels. Mix well. Let the soup cook gently so chicken absorbs all spices and broth flavor.
    Simmer the Soup
    1. Let the soup simmer for five to seven minutes. Stir occasionally. This helps all ingredients combine into a rich and tasty soup.
    Prepare Tortilla Strips
    1. If not ready, cut tortillas into thin strips. Toast them in a pan or oven until crispy and golden for crunchy topping.
    Final Taste Check
    1. Taste the soup and adjust salt or spices if needed. Add more chili powder if you like extra heat and flavor.
    Serve Hot
    1. Turn off the heat. Pour soup into bowls. Top with crispy tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

    Notes

    • Use rotisserie chicken for faster cooking.
    • Toast tortilla strips for better crunch.
    • Adjust spice level based on taste.
    • Add beans for extra protein.
    • Use fresh lime juice for bright flavor.
    • Let soup simmer for deeper taste.
    • Add avocado for creaminess.
    • Serve immediately for best texture.