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Chicken Tortilla Soup

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 4/20/21Updated: 1/21/22

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Chicken Tortilla Soup comes together quickly using leftover chicken and the Mexican flavors are always a hit with my family.

Some of our other favorite Mexican flavored soups include Taco Soup, Chicken Enchilada Soup and Spicy Chicken Stew.

two bowls of chicken tortilla soup

Tortilla soup is a classic Mexican soup you will often find on the menu at your favorite Mexican restaurant and it is so easy to make at home. It is made with a tomato base, shredded chicken, green chilies and a variety of great flavors. After simmering to meld all the flavors together it is topped crispy tortilla chips, cheese and whatever you’d like to add.

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How to Make Chicken Tortilla Soup

  • Chicken. You will need 5 cups of shredded chicken. There are several different ways to make your shredded chicken:
  1. Store bought rotisserie chicken. Remove the chicken and cut into small pieces.
  2. Homemade rotisserie chicken. I love to make mine in the Instant Pot.
  3. Slow Cooker shredded chicken
  4. Microwave shredded chicken

This soup is so quick and easy to put together too, especially when you use a rotisserie chicken from the store.  I use five cups of chicken or the entire rotisserie chicken

white bowl of soup

 

  • Saute onions, garlic and parsley in olive oil in a large pan.
  • Add all ingredients except chicken, cheese, chips and sour cream.
  • Simmer slowly, covered for 1- 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add in chicken and warm chicken through.
  • Serve

Be sure and allow time to let the soup simmer for an hour or so.  It gives all the flavors time to meld together and taste even better. 

overhead shot of two bowls of chicken tortilla soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup Ingredients

The recipe calls for some very brand specific ingredients. This recipe came from my friend Alison and those are the brands she used. I’ve always follow Alison’s instructions but if you can’t find those brands use what you have – I’m sure it will still be delicious!

bowl of c hicken tortilla soup

Toppings for Chicken Tortilla Soup

  • Tortilla chips
  • Grated cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Cilantro
  • Lime wedges

I love how the soup thickens up as the cheese melts into the soup and the tortilla chips soften up and get mixed in.  There are a lot of flavors and textures in this soup that you will love.

closeup of a bowl of chicken tortilla soup

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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

4.67 from 6 votes
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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
This easy chicken tortilla soup recipe comes together quickly and is a yummy and filling dinner.
serves: 8 servings
Prep:20 minutes
Cook:1 hour 30 minutes
Total:1 hour 50 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 large onion chopped
  • 2 Tbsp dry parsley
  • 1 4 oz. green chilies
  • 12 oz. stewed tomatoes
  • 12 oz. beef broth
  • 24 oz. chicken broth
  • 2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 12 oz. can corn do not drain
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Lea & Perrins steak sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 5 cups shredded chicken 1 rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
  • tortilla chips
  • sour cream
  • cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Saute onions, garlic and parsley in olive oil.
  • Add all ingredients except chicken, cheese, chips and sour cream.
  • Simmer slowly, covered for 1- 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add chicken and warm.
  • To Serve: Add soup and top with chips, cheese and sour cream

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 382kcal (19%) Carbohydrates: 50g (17%) Protein: 9g (18%) Fat: 17g (26%) Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) Cholesterol: 30mg (10%) Sodium: 1481mg (64%) Potassium: 433mg (12%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 43g (48%) Vitamin A: 696IU (14%) Vitamin C: 14mg (17%) Calcium: 240mg (24%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Main Course, Main Dish, Soup, Soup Main Dish
Cuisine:American, Mexican
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  1. Shanell says

    Posted on 12/29 at 8:40 pm

    I don’t typically carry Lea & Perrins Steak Sauce, but often have Heinz 57 or A-1. Is it similar to either one of those?

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    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 1/2 at 8:14 pm

      I am sure either would work fine

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