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One Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup — Mexican Soups & Stews recipe, 35 min, serves 6Mexican

One Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Dairy-freeHigh protein

A smoky, spicy chicken soup topped with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, and lime.

35
min
10
prep
🔥
25
cook
👥
6
servings
320
kcal / serving
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Instructions

1

Add chicken, tomatoes, beans, corn, broth, cumin, chili powder to pot. Boil.

2

Reduce heat, simmer 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

3

Remove chicken, shred with forks, return to pot.

4

Serve with tortilla strips, avocado, lime juice, and sour cream.

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Common Questions

How long does it take to cook one pot chicken tortilla soup?
Total time is about 35 minutes, with 25 minutes of actual cooking. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your equipment and ingredient size.
How many servings does this one pot chicken tortilla soup recipe make?
This recipe yields 6 servings as written. You can easily scale the recipe up or down using the serving size adjuster above the ingredient list.
Can I customize the ingredients in this recipe?
Yes, the ingredient list shows possible swaps for many items. Stick to similar quantities and textures when substituting to maintain the expected result.
What can I serve with one pot chicken tortilla soup?
This dish pairs well with a fresh salad, roasted vegetables, rice, or crusty bread. Check our related recipes below for more ideas.

What to drink with this

🍷
Wine
Albariño or unoaked Sauvignon Blanc — high acidity cuts through richness and spice.
🍺
Beer
Mexican lager like Pacifico or Modelo Especial.
🍸
Cocktail
Classic margarita on the rocks with salt rim.
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Non-alcoholic
Agua fresca de jamaica (hibiscus) or tamarindo.
The story behind this recipe ▾
One Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is listed under the soups & stews category within the mexican culinary tradition. The recipe is built around 9 ingredients, with chicken breast, canned fire-roasted tomatoes, canned black beans as the main components. Total time from start to serving runs about 35 minutes: 10 minutes of preparation followed by 25 minutes of cooking. The method is kept deliberately straightforward, and the ingredient list stays within what a standard home pantry typically covers. Yield is 6 servings as written.
This recipe is for inspiration only. We do not provide food safety, storage, or nutritional advice. Always follow your local food safety guidelines. Check all ingredients for allergens.
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