Description
Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup is a flavorful, smoky twist on the classic Mexican soup. This hearty dish features tender smoked chicken simmered in a rich tomato and chili broth, complemented by crispy tortilla strips and fresh toppings for a satisfying and comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds smoked chicken, shredded (or cooked chicken breasts/thighs)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup frozen corn kernels
Juice of 1 lime
Corn tortillas, cut into strips and toasted or fried
Toppings: avocado slices, fresh cilantro chopped, shredded cheese (optional), sour cream or vegan alternative, lime wedges
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and jalapeño until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add shredded smoked chicken and corn kernels to the pot.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, topped with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro, cheese, sour cream, and extra lime wedges.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken if you don’t have smoked chicken.
- Add black beans or kidney beans for extra protein and fiber.
- Spice it up with extra jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Use baked tortilla chips as a crunchy topping alternative.
- Make it creamy by adding blended avocado or a splash of coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
