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A bowl of steaming chicken tortilla soup topped with fresh cilantro and lime
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Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 285kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion , diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 6 cups low -sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp sal t
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add onion and bell pepper; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and whole chicken breasts.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Remove chicken from the pot, shred with two forks, and return the meat to the soup.
  • Stir in black beans and corn; simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
  • Remove from heat; stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro.
  • Serve hot, optionally garnished with measured portions of avocado or baked tortilla strips.