Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Chicken Tortilla Soup is the perfect easy weeknight dinner. Full of shredded chicken, corn, beans, and homemade tortilla strips, this soup is a meal in itself. It’s comforting, hearty, and filling.
What’s even better? Just like our Taco Soup and Beef Chili, this Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe comes together in one pot.
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.
Hi there! My name is Natalya and I run the blog Momsdish. If you already follow me, you know I can’t get enough of easy meals that require simple ingredients
Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup:
Chicken tortilla soup is like a taco in soup form. Its rich tomato and chicken broth pairs perfectly with chunky veggies, shredded chicken, beans and sweet corn.
You can sprinkle some tortilla strips right on top with a healthy handful of cheese, or pair the dish with soft Dinner Rolls.
Tips For Tortilla Soup:
- Use Leftover Chicken. Have a rotisserie chicken hanging out in your fridge? What about some leftover chicken breasts you don’t know what to do with? You can always use leftover chicken to make a fresh batch of Chicken Tortilla Soup.
- Bone Broth Makes All The Difference. Use low-sodium bone broth or easily make your own chicken broth.
- Adjust The Spice. Do you like it spicy? Add some extra jalapeños into the mix.
- Save Time With Canned Corn And Beans. Speed up the cooking time by using canned corn and beans.
- Cut Avocado Right Before Serving. To keep your avocado from browning, cut it right before you serve the soup
- Season To Taste. Depending on the tomatoes and broth you use, you may need to adjust the salt to taste at the end.
To Make Crispy Tortilla Strips:
- Pan Frying: Preheat a pan with 1/4 cup oil over medium-high heat. Cut 8 (6″) corn tortillas into thin strips and fry them in a couple of batches, adding more oil as needed. Remove from the pot and let drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.
- To Bake: Toss tortilla strips in a bowl with 2 Tbsp oil until well coated. Bake on a cookie sheet in a single layer at 350˚F for 15 minutes.
How To Make Chicken Tortilla Soup:
- Place a soup pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp oil and sautee chopped onion, garlic, and jalapeno until tender.
- Add chicken breasts and remaining soup ingredients to the pot. Bring to a boil then simmer for 25 minutes.
- Remove the chicken to a bowl and shred it with 2 forks. Return chicken to the pot and simmer 5 minutes then add lime juice.
- Serve the soup with homemade tortilla strips, chopped avocado, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
Make-Ahead Tip: the broth gets more and more flavorful the longer it marinates in itself. Can you say delicious leftovers? Make a big batch of tortilla soup and eat it for lunch throughout the week.
Serving Chicken Tortilla Soup:
The only thing that makes Chicken Tortilla Soup taste even better are the toppings. These are our favorites:
- Sour cream
- Homemade tortilla strips
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Cilantro
- Avocado
- Lime wedges
- Jalapeno, sliced or diced
Storing Leftover Soup:
- Refrigerator: Store your leftover soup without toppings in an airtight container in the fridge. It should stay fresh for 3-4 days.
- Freezer: You can also freeze your soup in an airtight container for up to two months. When you are ready to eat it, allow it to thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat soup by bringing it to a boil in a saucepan.
More Soup Recipes You’ll Love:
- Beef Stew – with tender morsels of beef
- Pasta e Fagioli – easy Olive Garden copycat recipe.
- Loaded Potato Soup – creamy and you’ll love the toppings
- Chicken Noodle Soup – a family favorite
- Cabbage Soup – a soup to warm your soul in winter
- Minestrone Soup – a hearty, tomato-based soup that never gets old.
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Chicken Tortilla Soup is the perfect, cold weather weeknight dinner. What’s even better? It comes together in one pot.
Ingredients
Chicken Tortilla Soup
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper , seeded and diced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 lb chicken breasts, (2 medium)
- 20 oz crushed tomatoes
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 14 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 14 oz corn, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped, divided (reserve 1/4 of it for garnish)
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
Homemade Tortilla Strips
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 8 corn tortillas , (6" tortillas)
Toppings
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, to serve
Instructions
Tortilla Strips:
-
Preheat a pan with 1/4 cup oil over medium-high heat. Cut tortillas into thin strips and fry them in batches in the hot oil until crisp. Remove from the pan and allow them to drain on a paper towel. Repeat with remaining tortilla strips, adding more oil as needed then set aside.
Chicken Tortilla Soup:
-
Preheat a pot with oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, garlic and chopped jalapeño and sauté until veggies soften.
-
Add whole chicken, corn, beans, chilli powder, cumin, crushed tomatoes, salt, ¼ cup of cilantro and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and let simmer for at least 25 minutes.
-
Remove chicken from the pot and shred it using 2 forks. Add shredded chicken back to the soup and simmer another 5 minutes then add lime juice.
-
Serve the soup with some tortilla strips, pieces of avocado, fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Natalya Drozhzhin
Hi! I'm Natasha Kravchuk. Here you'll find delicious, trusted recipes with easy step-by-step photos and videos. 
I made this today. It was a hit. So delicious. I did change jalapeño to diced green chiles. I can’t eat them. Definitely making this again.
Hi Andrea! I’m so glad you loved it. Thanks for sharing.
SO GOOD!! I made this for the first time a couple weeks ago and now making it again. One of my favorites now!
Yay, that’s awesome! Thanks for sharing that with us, Anna.
made this chicken tortillia soup today. outstanding. another fantastic recipe by Natasha.
Thank you, Jim! 🙂
Natasha, this chicken tortilla soup is so simple to make and delicious, too. My aunt, whom I credit as the family chef, liked it so much that she asked for the recipe! The only substitution I make is using 20 oz. of diced tomatoes in green chilies vs. 20 oz. crushed tomatoes. It is September and the leaves are changing in Alaska, so I’m thrilled to have this guest-worthy soup back on the menu!
That’s wonderful! Thank you for the review, I’m so glad you love this recipe. It’s perfect for fall!
We just made this with a rotisserie chicken and it is delicious! Thank you for sharing the recipe
That’s wonderful, Shawnie! So glad you enjoyed this recipe.
Season To Taste. Depending on the tomatoes and broth you use, you may need to adjust the salt to taste at the end.
This tip from the recipe is spot on. My soup was very bland and I didn’t catch it until serving. Taste as you go!
OMG!!!!!!
This is absolutely awesome!!
So simple, yet so full of flavor!
Thank you so much for this recipe!
I also added some chorizo and that just added to the flavor!
I absolutely love your recipes!!
Please don’t stop posting them!!!
So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Jerry! Thank you for sharing.
This was just perfect! I was looking for a simple, uncomplicated chicken tortilla soup to bring to my daughter and family after they had a baby yesterday and this fit the bill! I used all unsalted ingredients and let the spices do the salting. I’ve already shared the recipe with a bunch of friends. It’s a keeper. PS we skipped the tortilla chips – used bagged chips and made corn muffins.
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Fla! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
I made this 3 times in the last few weeks, it’s just SO delicious. However, I did substitute Cannellini beans b/c I abhor black beans. I also added ground coriander. Thank you Natasha for a fool proof soup😋
Thank you for the feedback! I’m so glad you enjoy this soup. 🙂
Super easy and super delish. Had to improvise and use chilli flakes (and cilantro paste) but it still turned out great. It’s now simmering on the stovetop but can’t wait until we have it with our barbacoa burritos for dinner. 🥰
I hope you love it! 🙂
This was delicious! I normally make soups without a recipe. I decided to follow this recipe nearly 100%. When I go rogue I end up with good results overall but end up with way to much soup. Easy to make . I had all the ingredients including homemade bone broth. I LEFT IT OUT ALL NIGHT! The worst. A rookie mistake but I’m 65 and always set timer to remind me to put in fridge after cooling. I had no ice for an ice bath. Had to toss. Sad .
So now I have leftover pork loin roast.
Question is do you think I could make a new batch with the pork? Its tender. Thank you
Hi Sandi! So glad you loved this recipe. I think pork would go well with the soup.
I followed this form & OMG! it was the best soup I have made. My boyfriend loved it.
So glad to hear it was enjoyed, Erica! Thank you for sharing that with us.
This was the 1st time I made chicken tortilla soup and I found this recipe super easy and the soul turned out absolutely delicious, my husband said it was better than any restaurant soup he ever had. Thank you
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Cheryl!
Hi Natasha!
Love your blog! Love your recipes!
I substituted the crushed tomatoes in your Chicken Tortilla Soup with a jar of chunky salsa & it bumped up the flavor so much! Plus I have pepper jack cheese as a topper! Just wanted to let you know!
Sounds great, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
This was my first attempt at making Tortilla soup. I chose this recipe based on the reviews I was not disappointed with it- it turned out great 👍🏼 I will continue to use this recipe 👍🏼
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, S!
hi natasha ….. i made this few months ago. wow, delicious . and i will made this tomorrow. thank natasha . still my favorite chef.
That’s wonderful, Sandra! So glad you enjoyed this recipe. 🙂
Best Chicken Tortilla Soup I’ve ever had! I’ve already shared it with friends. It’s going in my permanent file! Easy and amazing!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Trisha!
Cosco stopped selling my favorite Chicken Tortilla soup. Pannera’s is infinitely inferior and I found myself missing an essential taste from my life until tonight. This recipe is excellent. Thank you, Natasha
You’re very welcome, Dorothy! So glad you enjoy it! 🙂
I’ve tried many chicken tortilla soup recipes, most more complicated than this, but this one beats them all hands down! It is simple and delicious and everyone loved it 😍
Love it, thank you for sharing that with us, Denise!
Cooking with Natasha,
Greetings from Springfield Illinois the home of Abraham Lincoln.
I retired a few weeks ago and have been bored until one day I was looking for a recipe and discovered Natasha’s Kitchen. The last few weeks I have been doing a new recipe from your site every night. Tonight Chicken Tortilla soup tomorrow Classic beef Stew. Every one at my local store now ask me every day what Natasha and I am cooking. Thanks from bringing me from boredom to discovering the world of garlic.
Sincerely,
Gregg Donalson
Hi Gregg, great to hear that you’re been enjoying my recipes and have been loving them! I hope you will love all the recipes that you will try.
Made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! I added some dehydrated bell peppers and green onion. My husband and 2 young boys approved.
That’s great! So glad it was enjoyed.
Ok—I may have missed it. When you add the chicken is it suppose to already be cooked (like using a rotisserie chicken) or raw and the boiling will cook it?
Hi Charity, we used raw chicken in Step two. In step three we take it out and shred it. I hope that helps!
So glad you asked! I was specifically looking for this answer in all of the comments. Can’t wait to try this soup tonight!
Is there a way to do this without tomatoes? Or could I possibly purée them. I love the flavor but don’t like the texture.
Hi Amanda, one of our readers shared this comment “Love it. I just substitute the 20 oz crushed tomatoes for Old El Paso medium Restaurant style salsa. Much better not so thick. Tastes amazing!” I hope that helps.
I forgot to add stars to my review, but this absolutely deserves 5 stars! Yum.
Thank you so much!
This soup is phenomenal! I was out of cumin so I used a cumin-heavy taco seasoning, and omitted jalapenos for my son’s sake. It turned out amazing, and I’ll be making this again for sure.
Thanks for the great feedback, Taylor! So glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Love it. I just substitute the 20 oz crushed tomatoes for Old El Paso medium Restaurant style salsa. Much better not so thick. Tastes amazing!
Sounds good and great to hear that the result was a success!
Hi there,
What size Staub did you cook this full recipe in? It looks like mine is the same as yours from the photo, but hard to say. I am worried mine might be too small.
Thank you!
Julia
Hi Julia, this works with the 5 1/2 quart which is what I used.
Excellent and delicious recipe. Often double the corn and black beans, mmm!
Yum! So glad you enjoy this recipe, Miriam.
Hello! How many cups of broth? I don’t see it listed in the ingredients, but it says to add broth in the directions. Thanks!
Hi Eve, we have it listed right under the crushed tomatoes on the ingredients list: “32 oz chicken broth” I hope that helps!
Made this for the first time tonight. Absolutely delicious, and so easy to make.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Caroline!
We have has this twice, so yummy! Are the 540 kcals per serving or the whole pot?
This recipe makes 6 servings, so that is the amount per serving.
This is the best Tortilla Soup recipe. It was easy and family loved it. I made them with chicken thighs instead of breasts and no cumin. Added sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese to the toppings. Have this page on my favorites. 🙂
That is great, Jennie! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe. Thank you for the excellent review!
This turned out amazing! I actually added some mushrooms to add a little more veggies and made some cornbread (which complimented it amazingly). Definitely will be making this again!!!
I bet this was so good with mushrooms! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Alexa!
By far, the best chicken tortilla soup I’ve had. My family LOVED it! And so easy to make. The crispy tortilla strips are must. Thanks for another great recipe!
You’re welcome, Liz! Happy to know that you loved this soup!
Hi! If I were to add rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken…how would I go about adding it to the mix, since it’s already cooked?
Hi Alexia, you can add it at the end and keep everything else the same.
This soup is soooo delicious! My mom and I absolutely loved it, all of the flavors melded together so well, it was impossible to have just one bowl! Will definitely be making this again, and next time I think I’ll double the recipe. Thank you for sharing this, it is now one of our favorite soups!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Rachel!
Feeling so sad about what’s going on in the Ukraine.I was there in the 80s such a beautiful place. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Ukrainian people. Love this recipe thanks and keep the faith sister
Thank you so much for your kind comment and prayers, Julie! ❤️
I am looking forward to making this recipe this weekend but I’m not understanding how a serving could equal 540 calories. That seems high for the ingredients.
Hi Rachel, that includes toppings. 1 avocado is about 322 calories.
Question…how many CUPS of minced onion is a medium onion???
Hi Ilene, I haven’t measured it that way – I hope the ingredients photo was a good reference point. A google search might be helpful here.
One question about the tortilla soup: what is the serving size, 6 oz?
Hi Sherrie! This recipe makes 6 servings at about 1 – 1.5 cups per serving.
Awesome recipe! I upped the spicy stuff for my spicy loving family, but other than that it’s perfect! Very tasty!!
Thank you for the review! Happy to hear it was enjoyed.
Wonderful recipe! So easy and so delicious – Thanks! I followed the recipe and made only one addition – I added 1/3 can of refried beans to thicken the broth a little bit. I have added this recipe to my husband’s lineup of meals he can prepare.
Nice one, Kathy. Thanks for sharing that with us, I’m glad you loved the end result!
My family loved this soup…even the two year old who often refuses to eat soup! I made a milder version since my kid’s don’t like spicy food (left out the jalapeño and halved the spices), added some leftover rice, and just used store bought tortilla chips. This recipe is definitely a keeper.
Great to hear that your family loved this recipe! Thanks a lot for sharing that with us.
I love making soup. It’s like a blank canvas on which you can paint anything you want with whatever colors you have, but it really helps to have some guidelines. Your recipe has helped me make some delicious soup this winter. I’ve been sharing it with friends who have Covid. Thanks for a great recipe.
Thank you so much for sharing that with us, Kari! I love that you’re sharing this with friends, that’s so thoughtful!
This was a hit with the family. We added a little extra of the spices for our liking. I need to more one pot dinners. so easy Thanks for sharing this recipe!!
You’re most welcome, Nadine. Yes, feel free to adjust the seasoning and other ingredients a bit according to your preference. Thank you so much for the review!
It was OK. Needed a lot more cumin and lime juice. Now I’m just adding stuff because it requires 50 characters.
Hi Mike, this is normally very flavorful. Did you possibly use more liquid which could water it down and require more seasoning? Also, be sure to season to taste – the type of broth or salt content in canned products can affect how much salt a recipe needs.
Easy, delicious and comforting recipe! What is a serving size though? A cup?
Hi Joanna, this recipe makes 6 servings at about 1 – 1.5 cups per serving.
during the cold winter here in Michigan I have been making this on a weekly basis. Delicious!
The perfect soup for cold weather! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I have a question! Am I supposed to cook the chicken before simmering it in the broth, or will it cook while in there?
Hi Kelly, the chicken will cook in the broth.
Hi Natasha,
I’m Mexican but had never had this soup anywhere. I made it a month ago and it was a hit. Turns out my bf says he used to pick some up at BJ’s Restaurant when he was a bachelor and it was his favorite. He says this one is better! He was so excited to come home to it today.
I added any own touch. I put in half a Serrano pepper because I didn’t have jalapeños. I used left over broth I had on hand. I used a few dashes of Trader Joe’s Citrusy Garlic seasoning, since I don’t have limes and I love the flavor it adds. I didn’t add salt I added tomato-chicken bouillon along with dried cilantro because again -no fresh on hand. It’s a great recipe just the way it is or you can add – few dashes of this or that. Great comfort food! Thank you for sharing this!
You’re most welcome, Norma. It’s my pleasure to share this awesome recipe, I’m glad you loved it!
Made this today with 2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken thighs because that’s what I had. Everything else I followed exactly. My husband hates beans and my kids hate soup and we all devoured this. Saving this recipe. It hit the spot and was easy and hearty. Cannot wait for my leftovers for lunch all week.
Made this tonight. I ate two bowls and will have lunch and dinner figured out the next couple of days. Thank you so much!
You’re welcome, Felix. That sounds great! You have it all prepared.
Easy and enjoyable to make! My family loved this when I made it on a cold, snowy day. The fresh (fried) corn tortilla topping made for a wonderful crunch on top.
Thanks for your wonderful review, Laura. We’re glad you enjoyed this soup!
Hi Natasha
I just made your soup!! It’s delicious! I can’t believe how simple it is to make. The only variations I made was chicken thighs and I used enchilada sauce instead of crushed tomatoes because I didn’t have any,also added Chipotle pepper and 2 tablespoons of Adobe sauce. I will definitely keep this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
You’re most welcome, Jane. Good to hear that you loved this soup recipe!
This soup was amazing! We are Texans and love Mexican food. This soup was perfect for our sleet/snow day! My 10 year old (who won’t touch any type of soup) told me how good it smelled when it was cooking and then even ate a whole bowl!! I’ve shared it with 5 people just as soon as dinner was over!! Thanks so much, will be making this again soon!
It’s a perfect recipe for a nice cold day! I hope you’re staying safe in Texas during this storm!
This soup is outstanding. I used some rotisserie chicken which I added at the end but kept everything else the same. I have my own chicken tortilla soup recipe that I’ve used for years but decided to try this. So glad I did!! Thank you, Natasha!
Hello Donna, thanks for trying out this recipe. I’m happy to know that you loved it!
This was a great recipe. Perfect for a cold winter night. My family loved it. Thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome, Tracy! I’m glad you all enjoyed the recipe.
I found this recipe about a year ago and it has become one of our winter staple soups, which is amazing since my husband isn’t a fan of anything that sounds remotely Mexican. I do leave out jalapeño because hubby doesn’t appreciate the heat, but this recipe is absolutely amazing. Thick, rich, full of flavor and incredibly easy to make. But today I find myself in quarantine with Omicron and no chicken and will substitute the chicken for some end pieces of beef filet I usually use with stir fry. Wish me luck.
The perfect recipe for a cozy night in! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Mary!
Hi Natasha,
I’d like to try this. I’m wondering where the 22g of fat is coming from? Does your estimate include the toppings? Tortillas and avocado?
Thanks!
Hi Lauren, it is accounting for the toppings listed in the recipe card.
Excited to make this! Though I’m not a huge fan of actual tomatoes. Can I use tomato sauce instead?
Hi there, I honestly haven’t tested that to advise. If you do an experiment, please share with us how it goes.
Make this soup, make it just as is for a cold night delight. Smells amazing, looks yummy and tastes better than restaurant soups.
Thanks for the awesome feedback, I’m happy that you loved this soup recipe!
Love this recipe- pretty easy to make- highly recommend- I did not add the jalapeño ( forgot to pick it up) but still had enough zing.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Made this on Tuesday and as always it is another 5-star review. You truly make my life easier, thank you, thank you!!!
Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that awesome review with me. I’m all smiles
I love all your recipe and my son who is 5years old loves watching your video. I made this today and everyone loved it. Thank You
Great to hear that! Thank you for sharing that with us.
Added some masa to thicken and add more corn tortilla flavor. Great soup on a -18 Wyoming winter day.
I am looking to save a little more time. Can I put this into the crockpot?
Hi Christina, I haven’t tested that to adivse. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
I’m making this tonight but doubling to freeze for when it baby comes. I don’t have corn tortillas so we will use chips instead. Anything I should know about freezing it.
Congratulations, Kandice! We note that in the recipe, but you can also freeze your soup in an airtight container for up to two months. When ready to eat it, allow it to thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat soup by bringing it to a boil in a saucepan. I hope this helps!
This recipe was awesome. I may have accidentally on purpose left the majority of the jalapeno seeds in and it was perfectly spicy.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
This definitely taste better the next day once the flavors settle so I would make it ahead of time, next time. I ate some right after making it and I thought it was too sweet and tasted too much like crushed tomatoes. I didn’t get any other flavors. But I ate some the next day and it was amazing and I could taste more of the other flavors.. The chicken was more tender too. It was delicious!
Glad you enjoyed this recipe, Melissa. Thanks for your great review!
Hallo wanted to say I love your recepies. They make my mouth water. They make my eyes quiver. They make my face turn red with happiness.
Aaw, thank you! That’s so sweet of you and I’m so glad you’re enjoying my recipes.
Wow, same. Thank you for your wonderful advice Jacob, I will make this recepie tongihtg.
My family absolutely LOVES this soup! I’ve made it a few times and each time it gets gobbled up! I love adding all the goodies on top….fresh lime, fresh avacado (I use frozen chunks too when they’re off season), cilantro, jalapenos, sour cream, and did I mention lime! Delicious and even better the next day for lunch.
Thank you for sharing this recipe. Makes a great option for soup rotation in the fall/winter other than chili and chicken noodle soup.
Fun Side Note – we don’t use fresh jalapenos much except for this recipe. I shop at Aldi and they come about 5 in a bag. I used a total of two for this recipe….one in the soup and the other for fresh topping. While the soup was cooking, I made bacon wrapped cream cheese jalapenos . Popped them in the air fryer for a little bit….and it was a fun appetizer before the soup was ready! Don’t waste those extra jalapenos 😉
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Rachel! I’m glad you found this recipe and now have it on regular rotation! That’s when you know it’s good!
I made this for the first time yesterday evening to use up leftover Thanksgiving Turkey and it was delicious! The only thing I did differently was add an extra jalapeño and some red pepper flakes to give it a little extra kick. My daughter loved it! Yum! Thanks again for another great recipe!
Yum! That sounds amaizing! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Made this last night and it turn out of delicious! The chicken was perfect!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Shannon!
We loved this recipe! My husband was feeling a little under the weather, but anyway, this was delicious and he felt way better after consuming a very big bowl. I added 1/2 a habanero to clear out his sinuses and It worked. We’ll be making this again, soon. Much better than previous tortilla soup recipes that I’ve tried over the year. Thanks so much!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Molly! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
First time making this soup and my (usually) picky husband who is not fan of chicken nor tomatoes had 3 bowls! Love your recipes! Every recipe of yours that I make is spot on and my cooking skills are pretty limited haha 😉
It sounds like the picky found a new favorite! I’m so glad it’s this tortilla soup recipe! Thank you for sharing your excellent review with me!
It was my first time making it and my husband said it was great and will definitely make it again! I grabbed the wrong pepper at the store so I ended up not using any. And I omitted the lime but it was still perfect. Thank you for this recipe! I have been struggling to find new dinner ideas lately lol
You’re very welcome, Ann. Good to know that you loved this recipe, thank you for the review!
So very good! I also added a can of Rotel. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for your review, Sandra! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
This soup is super easy and oh so delicious! Thanks Natasha, you are my go to now for great family friendly food!
You’re so welcome, Kathy. I hope you’ll love all the recipes that you will try.
This soup blew me away! Perfect as is, and such an easy recipe. I needed a lower sodium version than most recipes I’d seen. This answered all my needs. Spicy, warm and filling, heart healthy. Thank you Natasha!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Sandra!
Wow, amazingly fast and one of the very best chicken tortilla soups we’ve ever had!!!
I’m so happy you loved this tortilla soup, Angie! Thank you for sharing your awesome review with me!
Ammmmazing. Just so good. I added more jalapeño, cilantro and lime because we love those flavors and this soup blew us away. Thank you!
So glad you all loved it! Thank you for your great comments and feedback, Jessica.
Amazing soup. I followed the recipe exactly as stated. I did use fresh corn from the cob though. 100% delicious. Family loved it.
That is awesome feedback, thank you so much for trying out this recipe. I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed it!
I’ve made this many times, it’s delish! I’ve thrown in diced green chilis and hominy into the pond as well, definitely a flexible recipe. Thanks Nataha😘
Great idea, Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Chuck!
Hi Natasha…
Tried your chicken tortilla soup recipe for the first time yesterday and my husband absolutely loved it – he had 3 bountiful bowls, always telling me that he needed to try more to ensure he liked it. Thank you for making your recipes so simple and hearty 😉
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe.😊 Thanks for the great review!
Eating low carb foods, I cannot figure out how a few black beans and a few corn kernels in a serving can add up to 62 grams of carbs. This looks so good but that just doesn’t fit in our eating. What am I missing? I really want to make it. Is that accurate?
Hi Sabdra, the nutrition calculator is per serving and it is an estimate. You can cross-check it with another nutrition calculator for exact nutrition counts.
It’s probably the tortillas. You can buy a la Madre corn tortillas and they are 3 net carbs per tortilla. They freeze really well so I buy more than 1 package to justify the shipping.
This sounds delicious! Does anyone have any ideas what I might be able to substitute for the corn and corn tortillas? I know this probably “makes” the soup (after all, “tortilla” is in the name of it!), but I’m allergic to corn. The idea of the soup makes me want to try it, however, as it sounds incredible!
Hi Mandy, I definitely think it would still work if you were to omit the corn and corn tortillas.
You can omit both. They are not needed ,the soup is still amazing.
About how many quarts does the original recipe make?
Ho Rowan, I wish I measured it that way! This recipe serves six at about 1 – 1.5 cups per serving
The soup was so easy and so delicious. My chicken breasts were pretty thick so it took a little longer than 25 minutes to get them to where I wanted them to be before shredding. As well, I added a dollop of sour cream just to add a hint of creaminess. I think some half and half would work to. Definitely being added to the recipe book for an easy delicious week night meal. As always, thanks!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Scott!
Is it spicy??????
Hi Adrianna, You are welcome to Adjust The Spice. Please see this note in the recipe “Do you like it spicy? Add some extra jalapeños into the mix.””
I made this with a rotisserie chicken. I only put the chicken in for about 15 minutes after the broth was done. Still Amazing.
Greta to hear that you liked it! Thank you for sharing that with us.
Love this soup. Super easy to make and super flavorful.
I’m so glad you enjoeyd that, Maryann! Thank you for sharing that wonderful review!
Made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious!! I had to use bone in chicken breast and substitute tortilla chips, but it still turned out wonderful! Perfect hot dinner in for this snowy Saturday night ❤️
Sounds perfect! Thank you for your wonderful review, Shelby. Appreciate it!
So easy and so good!!!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review, Josselinne.
Absolutely loved it. For some reason its hard to get fresh jalapeños in Germany but I substituted with Harbanero and it was amazing.
I’m glad that worked well too, Kristina. Thank you so much for sharing that with us!
OMG this is a must. Today mother nature dropped 13” plus of snow and thought soup would Be good. My family loved it everyone had 2 or 3 bowls. The soup was tasty,filling and just perfect! Thank you Natasha for all your recipes
That’s just awesome, Doris! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. This is the perfect recipe for a cold winter day!
I was wondering if I can substitute pinto beans for the black beans. Just not a huge fan of black beans. This looks so delicious!
Hi Karen, I honestly haven’t tried that yet to advise. You might need to do an experiment on that one. If you do try it, please share with us how it goes.
Made this soup for the first time tonight. Wow it was so delicious and easy to make. This is a keeper….will make again and again!! Thank you Natasha!!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
This is definitely going into my recipe box. We used to always buy Wolfgang Pucks Tortilla soup in a can and add shredded chicken but after the pandemic our store hasn’t carried it so I came out to Natasha’s site for a recipe. This was easy and did not disappoint, waaaay better than the can, and my family loved it, even more so the 2nd day. Once again,love your recipes. Thank you
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
Very easy and absolutely delicious! I made it tonight and will make it again for sure. Watching my husband going for the second bowl was a good sign:-)
Definitely a great sign! Thanks for sharing your good comments and feedback with us.
Hi there! I have tried many of your recipes and love them all! This soup sounds amazing, but I was wondering if I could use rotisserie chicken? (I happen to have some leftovers in the fridge). Thank you!
Hi Mary, I haven’t tested that with rotisserie chicken; if you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
I made this soup tonight…amazing! Excellent recipe once again Natasha’s. Probably the best chicken tortilla soup I have ever made! Don’t skip on the homemade tortilla strips!
Awesome! Thanks, Janice. I’m glad you enjoyed this soup!
Fantastic! I doubled the recipe so we’ll have plenty of leftovers while my adult sons are still in town.
Very nice! I hope they will still be able to try and love this recipe.
Just tried this receipt last night. Made as is. Loved it!!! Will go into my make more offend binder for sure.
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review, Debbie!
It was snowing a few days ago and my husband and I were craving soup to go with the cold weather. This hit the spot! Incredible recipe!
I’m a newlywed, and I’ve been learning how to cook through your website and wonderful videos on social media. I never knew how much I would enjoy cooking and trying new recipes! Thank you Natasha for all you do!
P.S.: My husband’s family is German and I made pork schnitzel for them using your recipe and they absolutely loved it! I can’t wait to try more of your recipes!
Hello Lara, that is so wonderful! I’m so glad that you’ve been learning a lot of new recipes. I hope that you and your husband will love every recipe that you will try.
This was delicious and very easy. I made it for me and the kids to have for lunch. I dropped out the peppers, but used a 28 oz can of fire roasted crushed tomatoes. My very picky 1 year old actually said, “mmm” when she started eating it! Can’t wait to eat it again for lunch tomorrow! I also used Bona Fide Provisions bone broth, if you haven’t checked them out before, I highly recommend them! Great quality product with a lot of extra nutrients.
That is the best when kids love what we parents make. That’s so great!
Can you suggest how to make this in an Instant Pot? I love all your recipes BTW!!
Hi Lisa, I haven’t experimented with making this in an instant pot because it’s so quick to make on the stovetop. If you try this as an Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup, please let me know how it goes.
Can I make this in a CrockPot? If so what are the instructions.? I really want to try and make it in a crockpot like the “chicken cream cheese chili”
I would really like your input/advice.
Hi Nataly, I think it could be adapted similar to the way the cream cheese chicken chili is but it is so quick that we do it on the stovetop.
20 oz crushed tomatoes, not 28 oz? Since the link opens to 28 oz jars
Hi Valerie, 20 oz is correct but I have added 28 oz when that is what I had on hand and just adjusted the seasoning – adding a touch more seasoning.
Honestly i was kind of hesitant half way through but i continued and it is beyond amazing so yummy both me and my dad loved it 100% gonna repeat it
Hello Roua, I am so happy that you continued with this recipe and I’m glad you loved it! Thanks for your trust and for sharing your great review with us.
This was absolutely delicious! A keeper for sure!
Thank you for this lovely review, Jennifer! I’m so glad you enjoyed that!
Hi, when does the lime juice go in? It’s in the ingredients but not in the directions. Thanks
Hi Alecya, so sorry I missed that. Thanks for asking! I Added it after adding the shredded chicken back to the pot and simmering 5 minutes. Its added at the very end. I updated the recipe card.
How much chicken broth?
Nevermind was reading right over it
Hi Nelly, we used 32oz of chicken broth. To see the list of ingredients you can click Jump to Recipe and that will take you to the printable recipe card
Just made it!!! used exact ingredients! let it simmer for an hour total. It’s delicious!
Isn’t it the best! Happy you liked that Anita!
I will have to try your version out. A quick suggestion, as a twist, try adding Habanero peppers seeded & diced instead of jalapeno. (caution use gloves when cutting due to juice). My magic number is 7 – 8 peppers. I have been using this recipe as my standard with the habanero mod & 3 diced sweet small sweet peppers. I also changed brands on the Old El Paso ingredients. I use Rio Organic green Chiles, Frontera red enchilada sauce, Pacific low sodium chicken broth, and gtwo 7 oz cans Green Giant mexicorn. The recipe is from Betty Crocker slow cooker recipes if you want to have another recipe to modify/try. I like the slow cooker option so that it frees time.
Thank you for sharing some suggestions and tips, Michael.
This soup is great..it’s a keeper for sure!!!
I’m so glad you loved this recipe Laura!
I had everything but corn and wanted to use up leftover chicken, so I made this since we are snowed in. I diced a zucchini that I needed to use up (in place of the corn). It was a crowd-pleaser even with my picky eater son! We will have to make this again when we can try it with corn.
Great idea! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Delicious dinner meal! We added shredded cheese and it was perfect. Thank you for the recipe!
Yay, love it! Thank you so much for your awesome review and perfect rating, Lana. We appreciate it!
I’ve been a fan since trying to Chicken Marsala recipe! I still use that for hibiscus and birthdays in my family. The tortilla soup was amazing and can’t wait to share it! It was delicious, hearty and a perfectly easy meal after a long week. Thanks again Natasha!
You are most welcome, Kayla. I’m happy that you’re enjoying all the recipes that you tried. I hope you love all my other recipes too!
This soup recipe is a keeper! Thanks!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
What would be the suggested serving size?
Hi Ken, this recipe makes 6 servings at about 1 – 1.5 cups per serving.
Super delicious and easy! I love the bright and slightly spicy flavors in this savory, brothy soup! So perfect for cool evenings!
Hi Betsy, I’m so glad you enjoyed the soup! It really is perfect for this cooler weather that is rolling in.
One pot meals are such a lifesaver for busy nights! This was delicious!
They are my favorite kinds of dinners also. I’m so glad you loved the Chicken tortilla soup!