How to Make Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly comforting about a warm and hearty bowl of chicken tortilla soup. This Mexican-inspired dish is packed with flavor, texture, and plenty of spice. Whether you're looking for a satisfying meal to warm you up on a chilly evening or a crowd-pleasing dish to serve at a gathering, this recipe for Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup is sure to hit the spot.

One of the best things about this recipe is the way it layers flavors. The broth is infused with spices like cumin, chi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 serving Vegetable cooking spray
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 ½ cups Swanson® Chicken Broth or Natural Goodness™ or Certified Organic Chicken Broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn with red and green bell peppers, drained
  • 1 cup Pace® Thick & Chunky Salsa
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 4 corn tortillas
  • 1 serving Cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Spray a 6-quart sauce pot with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the chicken to the sauce pot. Cook until it's browned, stirring often.
  • Stir in the broth, cumin and rice. Heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the corn, salsa, cilantro and lime juice. Cook until the rice is tender. Top each serving of soup with Crisp Tortilla Strips.
  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut 4 corn tortillas into thin strips and place them on a baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden.
  • Nutrition

    231 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 1087mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 238mg