Chicken Tortilla Soup
Tortilla soup originates from Mexico. It is usually made with chicken broth, black beans, tomatoes and a variety of herbs and spices. Don't be fooled by the "soup" title, it's a hearty dish that can be topped with avocado, cheese cubes and sour cream making this a tasty one pot meal for the whole family. Here we've included a version made with canned staples you may have on hand and version including fresh ingredients. The cost of this dish ranges from $12 to $17 depending on the ingredients used.
Serves 6 people
Prep time: 15 minutes
Using canned ingredients only:
2 - 14.5 ounce cans chicken broth
1 - 10 ounce can chunk chicken
1 can black beans (rinsed & drained)
1 can corn (drained)
1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles (drained)
Directions:
Open all cans, drain the corn & tomatoes. Pour all ingredients into a large soup pot. Using medium heat, simmer until all ingredients are thoroughly heated, about 15 minutes).
Using fresh ingredients:
3 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast (rotisserie chicken works as well)
4 cups chicken broth
2 - 14.5 ounce cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 can black beans (rinsed & drained)
1 can corn (drained)
1 small red onion (chopped)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground oregano
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cups cheddar cheese
salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
In a large cooking pot, heat the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and red onion. Cook until soft, about 3 minutes - stir often to avoid burning.
Add the chicken broth, shredded chicken, tomatoes, black beans, corn, cilantro, cumin and oregano. Bring to a boil then turn down to simmer. Simmer for about 15 minutes then add the cheddar cheese and serve.
Optional toppings:
Diced or sliced avacado
Sour cream
Salsa
Tortilla chips