Quick Chicken Tortilla Soup
Broth, salsa, shredded chicken, and crispy tortilla strips simmered into an easy soup.

Total
20 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 2 corn tortillas
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice(optional)
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped(optional)
- 1/2 avocado, diced(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cut tortillas into thin strips. Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat and fry strips 2-3 minutes until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- 2
In the same pot, combine broth, salsa, chicken, and corn. Bring to a simmer and cook 10 minutes.
- 3
Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
Ladle soup into bowls and top with crispy tortilla strips, cilantro, and avocado.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
320
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
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