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To make an authentic chicken tortilla soup, you need a few key ingredients. These items create a rich and tasty broth that warms you up.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Warm up with a delicious savory chicken tortilla soup that everyone will love! This quick and easy recipe features flavorful ingredients like tender chicken, vibrant peppers, and zesty lime, creating a cozy meal that's perfect for any occasion. Discover fun variations and tips to customize your soup to suit all tastes, from creamy to spicy!
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Ingredients
  

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

4 cups chicken broth

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies

1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)

Salt and pepper to taste

Juice of 1 lime

1 avocado, diced

Tortilla strips for garnish

Fresh cilantro for garnish

Optional jalapeño slices for heat

Instructions
 

Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.

    Add Spices: Sprinkle in the ground cumin and smoked paprika, and stir until fragrant (about 1 minute).

      Combine Broth and Chicken: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and add the shredded chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and corn.

        Simmer: Allow the soup to simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, letting the flavors meld together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

          Finish with Lime: Just before serving, stir in the lime juice for extra freshness.

            Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each with diced avocado, tortilla strips, a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, and jalapeño slices if using.

              Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 35 mins | Servings: 6

                - Presentation Tips: Serve the soup in vibrant, colorful bowls, and place a lime wedge on the side for added zest. You can also arrange tortilla strips in a fan shape on top for a decorative touch.