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    February 18, 2023

    Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup

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    Healthy chicken tortilla soup is a delicious and nutritious meal that's great on a chilly winter night (or any time of year). It's easy to make and a perfect meal prep recipe!

    A bowl of healthy chicken tortilla soup topped with cheese, avocado, jalapeno, lime wedge, and cilantro. Another bowl, half of an avocado, and dish of cilantro in the background.

    Stovetop Chicken Tortilla Soup

    My recipe is a stovetop chicken tortilla soup recipe because it's simple: throw all of the ingredients into a pot and cook. Nothing beats the smell of a delicious soup cooking on the stove and this healthy chicken tortilla soup is no exception!

    Two bowls of healthy chicken tortilla soup topped with cheese, avocado, jalapeno, lime, and cilantro. Lime wedges and avocado around the bowls.

    Gluten Free Chicken Tortilla Soup

    This soup is naturally gluten-free because it calls for no wheat products. If you or someone you know and cook for is avoiding gluten, this gluten free chicken tortilla soup is perfect! Pair with gluten free crackers or bread, or corn tortilla chips!

    A bowl of healthy chicken tortilla soup topped with cheese, avocado, jalapeno, lime wedge, and cilantro. Another bowl, half of an avocado, and dish of cilantro in the background.

    Ingredient Highlights

    • Chicken breast - this is a lean, high quality protein that is clearly a staple in any chicken tortilla soup!
    • Veggies - vegetables like peppers, onions, and jalapenos give this soup so much color and nutrition (and makes it pretty nutrient dense - check out this post to learn more about nutrient density and my favorite nutrient dense recipes!)
    • Diced tomatoes - I love using fire roasted tomatoes in this chicken tortilla soup because they give it a slight smokey flavor. Plus, tomatoes are a great source of vitamin C and contain an antioxidant called lycopene, which has so many health benefits. Fun fact: we get most of our lycopene from processed tomato products like these fire roasted tomatoes!
    • Black beans - beans are a food I recommend everyone try to include in their diet, primarily because of the fiber content. They contain some protein but are a better source of complex carbohydrates (check out this post on protein to learn more about beans as protein!).
    • Corn - the combination of tomato, peppers, onions, chicken, and beans just goes so well with corn! Corn is a starchy vegetable and contains some B vitamins and fiber.

    How to Make Stovetop Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Recipe FAQ

    Is chicken tortilla soup high in fiber?

    This healthy chicken tortilla soup is a great way to include fiber into your diet. The veggies like peppers and onions, beans, and corn all provide fiber!

    Is chicken tortilla soup high in calories?

    The answer to this can be variable and dependent upon things like serving size, add-ons (sour cream, avocado, tortilla chips, etc.), and your personal needs.

    Can you meal prep chicken tortilla soup?

    Absolutely! This healthy chicken tortilla soup is a perfect meal prep recipe because you can make it in bulk and reheat it easily. It also freezes really well!

    A bowl of healthy chicken tortilla soup topped with cheese, avocado, jalapeno, lime wedge, and cilantro. Another bowl, half of an avocado, and dish of cilantro in the background.

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    A bowl of healthy chicken tortilla soup topped with cheese, avocado, jalapeno, lime wedge, and cilantro. Another bowl, half of an avocado, and dish of cilantro in the background.

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    Healthy chicken tortilla soup is a delicious and nutritious meal that's great on a chilly winter night (or any time of year). It's easy to make and a perfect meal prep recipe!

    • Author: Lauren
    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
    • Total Time: 2 hours
    • Yield: 8 servings 1x
    • Category: Lunch, Dinner
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Mexican

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 1 Tbsp olive oil
    • 2lbs (970g) chicken breast
    • 1 medium yellow onion (295g), diced
    • 1 bell pepper (155g; any color), seeded and chopped
    • 2 jalapenos (58g), seeded and diced (leave more seeds for more spice!)
    • 5 cloves (17g) garlic, minced
    • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
    • 1 tsp chili powder
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 8 cups (1814g) chicken broth
    • 2-10oz cans (574g total) fire-roasted tomatoes
    • 1-14oz can (301g) corn, drained
    • 1-14.5oz (271g) can black beans, rinsed and drained
    • ¼ cup lime juice
    • ⅓ cup (18g) cilantro, chopped

    Instructions

    1. Pour olive oil into a large stock pot and turn heat on medium high.
    2. Once oil is hot, brown chicken on all sides, ~3-5 minutes per side.
    3. Add onion, peppers, garlic, tomato paste, and seasonings. Cook until softened.
    4. Pour in broth, tomatoes, corn, and beans.
    5. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
    6. Remove chicken and shred on a plate or in a stand mixer.
    7. Place chicken back into pot and add lime juice and cilantro.
    8. Stir and cook another 5 minutes.
    9. Garnish, serve, & enjoy!

    Notes

    • Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freezer for up to 3 months
    • Pair with homemade tortilla chips to add a nice crunch!
    • If you like sour cream as a topping, try plain low-fat Greek yogurt as an alternative higher in protein and probiotics!
    • Other garnishes: shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, diced avocado, jalapeno slices, cilantro, crushed tortilla chips

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 2 cups
    • Calories: 378
    • Sugar: 6
    • Sodium: 946
    • Fat: 9
    • Saturated Fat: 2
    • Unsaturated Fat: 7
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 23
    • Fiber: 6
    • Protein: 44
    • Cholesterol: 120

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