Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup - 30 Minute Recipe

Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup will be your new favorite soup this winter. Serve it with your favorite toppings for a quick weeknight meal. You can also serve it with a side of tortilla chips and homemade guacamole for a fun variation on Taco Tuesday.

I have been craving the simple chicken tortilla soup that our local Mexican restaurant serves with queso fresco and tortilla strips. Recently, my mother-in-law and niece were visiting during a cold snap here in New Hampshire. I wasn't sure if either of them were going to like this, and I think my mother-in-law was pretty skeptical.  She is a no-nonsense kind of woman who likes easy recipes, and my niece - like my son - is a picky eater. One bite and they were both hooked! My mother-in-law even asked for this recipe, and that's how I know it's a winner!

This Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe really couldn't be more simple! This soup starts with a can of tomato puree and a carton of chicken stock. I use low sodium products so that I can control the amount of salt in the recipe. Be sure to taste before serving and adjust your seasoning as needed. 

On Sundays, I try hard to prep to make the week ahead easier. For instance, I use onions almost daily, so mincing up a couple and putting them in a container means when I want to assemble my recipe, I just need to measure them out and keep moving.  I use plastic food storage containers and label them. I often do the same thing with red, yellow, and orange peppers as well.  It's a huge time saver! I use chicken breasts, but you can use any chicken you like even shredded rotisserie chicken.  Instead of pre-cooking the chicken, I let it cook in the soup so it absorbs all those wonderful flavors from the cumin, oregano, and garlic.

🧂 Ingredients

• olive oil
• sweet onion
• sweet peppers (I use a mix of red, orange and yellow)
• clove of garlic
• 32 ounce chicken stock
• 15.9 ounce can tomato puree
• 4 chicken breast, diced
• taco seasoning mix
• granulated garlic
• ground cumin
• 2 cups Spanish rice, prepared
• Salt and Pepper to taste

🔪Instructions

To make this even easier, use your slow cooker and it will be ready waiting for you when you come home!

1. In a small skillet, cook the peppers and onions in olive oil under tender.  Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
2. Transfer the pepper mixture to the slow cooker.  Add the tomato puree, chicken stock, seasonings and stir to combine.
3. Add the chicken and set the slow cooker on low.
4. Cook the recipe and spoon into serving bowls just before serving.

Equipment

• Dutch Oven or Slow Cooker
• Cutting board and good knife
• Wooden Spoon

⏲️ Storage

To Store: Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

To Freeze: Place the soup into a freezer-safe container and freeze.

⭐ Tips and Variations

1. Substitute petite diced tomatoes for the tomato puree for a chunkier consistency
2. Add a can of black beans and a can of sweet corn (drained) for a Tex-Mex flair
3. To avoid the rice from soaking up all the liquid, add it to each individual bowl when you are ready to serve, rather than the pot.

🍴 Serving Suggestions

Our tortilla soup is certainly delicious enough on its own, but one of the great things about this soup is that everyone can make it taste exactly the way they like it by adding yummy toppings. These are some tasty options to provide:

• Tortilla Strips (I love using seasoned tri-color tortilla strips).
• Sour Cream
• Avocado, sliced
• Queso Blanco (or Monterrey Jack), shredded
• Cilantro, chopped
• Jalapeno peppers, sliced

😋 Similar Recipes

If you love Delicious Soup Recipes, then you'll want to check out these recipes for next time:

• Creamy Tomato Basil Soup + Croutons: you can easily make this recipe to suit your taste buds.
• Italian Style Chicken Sausage Soup: make this tasty soup in a crock pot or on the stovetop for an easy versatile dinner.
• Sweet Potato Soup: this healthy soup recipe can be made in just 30 minutes!
• Easy Lasagna Soup: this hearty comfort meal is full of cheese and everything you need for a delicious and easy meal at home.
• Easy Slow Cooker Potato Soup: it's super simple to make and so delicious.

📋 Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

With warm spices, this chicken tortilla soup is perfect for cold winter nights.  You can even double the recipe and freeze half of it (omitting the rice). This also makes a great recipe for meal trains and pot lucks!

Not ready to make this Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup yet? Don’t forget to pin the recipe for later! When you do make it, please be sure to tag me on Instagram @jugglingactmama or #jugglingactmama – I’d love to see your pictures! And finally, if you get a chance, please comment and leave me a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below!

Recipe

Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

This Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup is made in just 30 minutes is perfect for a crowd. Everyone gets exactly what they like by adding delicious toppings to suit their own tastes.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican-American

Keyword: Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6

Author: Ang Paris

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Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 sweet onion finely diced
• ½ sweet pepper finely diced
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 32 ounce chicken stock
• 15.9 ounce can tomato puree
• 4 chicken breast diced
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cups Spanish rice prepared
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

• In a Dutch oven heat the olive oil over medium heat, then add the onion and peppers and cook until tender. Add the garlic and cook 1-2 minutes more.
• Add the chicken stock and tomato puree.
• Add the chicken to the pot. Season with taco seasoning mix, granulated garlic, cumin, salt and pepper.
• Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and allow the soup to simmer for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is tender.
• Just before serving, stir in the prepared Spanish rice. Serve with optional toppings tortilla strips, sour cream, chunks of avocado, Queso Blanco, chopped cilantro and slices of jalapeno peppers.

Notes

Optional Toppings:

• Tortilla Strips
• Sour Cream
• Avocado, sliced
• Queso Blanco (or Monterrey Jack), shredded
• Cilantro, chopped
• Jalapeno pepper slices

Variations:

If using pre-cooked chicken, reduce the cooking time to 15 minutes.
Add a can of black beans and/or corn for an even heartier soup.

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Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.