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Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup With Rotisserie Chicken
Rich, hearty, and bursting with authentic flavors, this Tortilla Soup with Rotisserie Chicken is the ultimate comfort food recipe. Pre-cooked rotisserie chicken cuts your prep time while delivering all the delicious taste you crave!
Servings: 6
Calories: 403kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 fresh poblano or 2 jalapeño peppers (stemmed, seeded, and chopped)
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 3 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce)
- 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounce)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 can black beans (15 ounce), rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
- 4 6- inch corn tortillas
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium to medium high heat, add the oil. When the oil is warm add the onion and peppers and cook until the onion is starting to get tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cumin and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and oregano. Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
- Cover pot and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in chicken, beans, and corn. Bring back to a simmer
- While pot is simmering, preheat oven to 375℉.
- Cut tortillas in half. Cut halves into ½-inch-wide strips. Spray the strips lightly with cooking oil spray, toss and spray again, lightly salt.
- Place strips on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp.
- Serve soup with tortilla strips and fresh cilantro on top with fresh lime juice squeezed in.
Notes
Make-Ahead Tip: The soup base can be prepared up to 2 days ahead without the chicken, beans, and corn. Add these ingredients when reheating for the freshest taste and texture.
Spice Substitutions: If you can't find poblano peppers, substitute with 1 bell pepper plus 1 jalapeño, or use 1-2 teaspoons of chili powder for a different flavor profile.
Protein Variations: This recipe works equally well with leftover turkey, cooked pork carnitas, or even plant-based chicken alternatives for vegetarian versions.
Storage Solutions: Freeze portions in individual containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently, adding fresh toppings when serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 of 6 servings | Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 738mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 3mg