Classic Chicken Tortilla Soup: Easy Comfort with Turkey Bacon
Classic Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting dish that combines chicken with the rich flavor of turkey bacon. It’s perfect for cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crisp, then remove and crumble.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot, sauté until soft.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken breasts and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot along with corn and lime juice.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to adjust the spices to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Classic Chicken Tortilla Soup, Chicken Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe