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A vibrant, comforting bowl of bold Mexican flavors, this Chicken Tortilla Soup features tender shredded chicken, fire-roasted tomatoes, and warm spices—topped with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, and a squeeze of lime. It’s easy, hearty, and packed with flavor!

🍴 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Juice of 1 lime
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

For Toppings:

• Fried tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
• Diced avocado
• Shredded cheese
• Sour cream
• Jalapeño slices

🔥 Instructions

Sauté the Aromatics:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Build the Base:
Add fire-roasted tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes to blend the flavors.

Add the Heartiness:
Stir in corn, black beans, and shredded chicken. Simmer for another 10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Top and Serve:
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, and your favorite toppings. Finish with chopped cilantro and extra lime wedges if desired.

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💡 Helpful Tip: Fry your own tortilla strips for maximum crunch and flavor—just slice corn tortillas into strips and lightly fry until golden!