There’s something about a pot of homemade soup simmering on the stove that instantly makes a house feel like home. This Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup is one of those recipes I come back to again and again – especially on busy weeknights or chilly and rainy days when you just want something comforting, filling and full of flavor.

It’s hearty without being heavy, packed with chicken, warm spices and finished with all the topping that make this Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup so good. Best of all? It’s easy to make with simple ingredients.

Why You’ll Love this Chicken Tortilla Soup

Easy one- pot meal
Great for leftovers
Customizable for mild or spicy tastes
Cozy, comforting, and family -approved

This soup is always a crowd pleaser and tastes even better as leftovers!

Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup

5 from 1 vote

This chicken tortilla soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is always a crowd pleaser.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1 30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
3-4 tsp chili powder
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
32 oz chicken broth
1 1/4 cups water
1 15 oz. black beans, rinsed and drained
1 15 oz. pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 4oz. chopped green chiles

Garnish

2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 sliced avocado
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
fresh, squeezed lime juice
cilantro, chopped

Method

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in oil until soft. Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, water, chili powder, oregano and cumin. Bring to a boil and simmer 5-10 minutes.
Stir in zucchini, green chiles, beans and chicken. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 30-45 minutes.
Pour into bowl using a ladle. Squeeze in fresh lime juice. Top with crushed tortilla chips, avocado slices, cheese, cilantro and chopped green onion.
Enjoy!

Notes

Rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe, but you can use chicken breast.
Get creative using additional ingredients such as corn.

You can see a video tutorial of the soup here.

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Easy homemade chicken tortilla soup topped with avocado, cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips.

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Thanks for stopping by! Until next time!

Nikki