Mexican-inspired · soup
30-Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken, tomato broth, black beans, corn, and crisp tortilla strips make a bright one-pot soup.
Total time30 min
Hands-on15 min
Cleanuplow
Serves6
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Cook onion in olive oil in a large pot for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cumin for 30 seconds.
- 02
Add tomatoes and broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 03
Add chicken, black beans, and corn and simmer until the chicken reaches 165°F, about 5 minutes.
- 04
Serve topped with crisp corn tortilla strips, cilantro, and lime if available.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use pinto beans instead of black beans.
- Use leftover turkey instead of chicken.
Why this is a good weeknight call
Only 15 minutes are hands-on. It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
