Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Directions to Make Chicken Tortilla Soup

1. 1

   Sauté the Vegetables

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

2. 2

   Add Chicken and Broth

   Stir in the shredded chicken, canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, corn, black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

3. 3

   Simmer

   Once boiling, reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.

4. 4

   Finish and Serve

   Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice. Serve hot, topped with tortilla chips, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream if desired.