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    Easy 20 Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup

    This Easy 20 Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting, flavorful and fast weeknight dinner. Top with tortilla strips, cilantro and avocado!
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/2 onion, diced
    • 4 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • 1 10 ounce can enchilada sauce (medium)
    • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
    • 1 15.5 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 cup frozen corn
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
    • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 cups shredded chicken breasts, cooked
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice, about half of a lime
    • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
    • avocado for garnish, if desired
    • tortilla strips for garnish, if desired
    • cilantro for garnish, if desired

    Instructions

    • Add oil to a large saucepan. Add in onion and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
    • Pour in chicken broth, enchilada sauce, crushed tomatoes, black beans, corn, cumin, paprika and pepper.
      Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in precooked shredded chicken and warm through.
    • Take off of the heat and add in lime juice and cilantro. Serve immediately and garnish with avocado, tortilla strips or cilantro if desired.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 569mgPotassium: 604mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 206IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg