Eating for Pennies, Chicken Tortilla Soup

 

Chicken tortilla soup is delicious, healthy and costs just pennies to make.   And, since Chicken Tortilla Soup freezes well or can be preserved in jars it makes a great make ahead meal.   This is our all time favorite bulk soup to make when chicken is on sale.  In our house we serve it with Spanish rice, fresh warm tortillas and limes. 

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
• 1 can corn, drained (15 oz)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Juice of 1 lime
• Tortilla chips, shredded cheese, and avocado for serving

Instructions:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent.
• Add the garlic and jalapeño pepper and cook for another minute.
• Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, chicken broth, shredded chicken, chili powder, and cumin to the pot. Stir to combine.
• Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for 20-30 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
• Serve the soup hot, topped with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, and avocado.

Enjoy your delicious homemade chicken tortilla soup!