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Jul 14 2026

Restaurants›Houlihan's›Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Inspired by Houlihan's

Time40m

Serves6

A fiesta in your mouth

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

2 tbs olive oil

1 cup Onion, diced

3 tsp Garlic, minced

1 cup Bell pepper, diced

1 cup Carrot, diced

1 cup Celery, diced

2 cups Chicken breast, cooked and shredded

4 cups Chicken broth

1 can Diced tomatoes (canned)

1 cup Corn (canned or frozen)

1 cup Black beans (canned, rinsed)

2 tbs Taco seasoning

2 tbs ReaLime juice

1/2 cup Cilantro, chopped

2 cups Tortilla chips

1 unit Avocado, diced

1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

Method

Directions

1

Sauté the Vegetables

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.

2

Add Chicken and Broth

Stir in the shredded chicken, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes.

3

Finish the Soup

Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

4

Serve

Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with tortilla chips, diced avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese.