Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Prepare the Chicken

In a medium pot, add the chicken breast and cover with water. Boil for about 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken and shred it using two forks.

Chop Vegetables

While the chicken is cooking, chop the red bell pepper, onion, and mince the garlic cloves.

Sauté Vegetables

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper, sautéing for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Combine Ingredients

Add the shredded chicken back into the pot, along with the chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), black beans (drained), corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Simmer the Soup

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Add Toppings

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with tortilla chips, diced avocado, a squeeze of lime, fresh cilantro, and shredded cheese.