Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup: A Satisfying Twist with Turkey Bacon
This Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting dish with a twist, featuring turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup tortilla strips, for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until translucent.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with tortilla strips.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lime juice just before serving.
- Adjust spiciness by including or excluding jalapeño.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup, Chicken Soup, Comfort Food