Soup season is here!
As soon as the weather cools down, I declare it soup season! And this Chicken Tortilla Soup is not only warm and satisfying, it's incredibly easy to throw together. Perfect for these busy days!
Use leftover shredded chicken, some canned goods from the pantry, and a few spices to make this soup. You'll have it on the table in less than 30 minutes!
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Ingredients Needed
Only six ingredients, plus spices!
Leftover turkey from a holiday meal? PERFECT! Use that instead!
And, if I don't have any leftovers I just cook up some salsa chicken in my Instant Pot and shred it before adding all the other ingredients.
Rotisserie chicken also works fabulously.
So many options!
How to make this Chicken Tortilla Soup with Rotel
The chicken is already cooked, and you can use it either shredded or cut in bite-sized pieces. You also need to rinse and drain the black beans. Please note that you do not need to drain the can of Rotel tomatoes; use all the liquid in the can.
And that's it - preparation done!
Dump the ingredients in a pot, add a little seasoning and warm it up.
Now, this soup can be served right away. But like most soups, the flavors develop with time so I like to keep it warm for a little. A crockpot works nicely or just simmer on the stove top.
Serving Suggestions for this 30 Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup
I like to serve this with a dollop of sour cream and some tortilla chips. You'll be surprised at how tempted you'll be to scoop out the soup ingredients with a chip.
But I like to crunch it up. So I put the crushed up chips on top of my bowl of soup to provide that extra salty tortilla taste in every spoonful.
I really like the multi-grain tortilla chips with this. They seem to be a little bit more "hearty", plus I am probably kidding myself in thinking they are a tiny bit more healthy. Please don't burst my bubble.
A little diced avocado is a great addition as well. Like cilantro? Add some! This soup is easy to please, adapting to whatever Tex-Mex flavors you prefer.
Keep it simple or spice it up, either way it's extremely yummy on a winter day!
Recipe FAQs
You've got the tortilla chips out already, so serve it up with some guacamole and salsa. You could also serve it with your favorite tacos or quesadillas, or consider making a black bean and rice bake to really round out the meal!
Using the cream of chicken soup usually provides enough body for me, but if you want it a little thicker, make a cornstarch slurry by mixing a tablespoon of cornstarch into water or broth, then add to the hot soup while stirring.
More Delicious Ideas with Tex-Mex Flavors
Chicken Tortilla Soup is good all winter. But also for Cinco de Mayo! Try with a Crunch Wrap for a delicious meal!
In a casserole mood? Try a Doritos casserole for a different twist on taco night. A low carb chicken taco casserole or fajita casserole will always win!
You can also use your air fryer to make chicken nachos or an air fryer Mexican pizza. Yum!
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Chicken Tortilla Soup (with Rotel)
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Ingredients
- 2-3 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can cream of chicken soup condensed
- 1½ cups frozen corn
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes Rotel, with chilies
- 1 TB chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup water optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a soup pot and heat until warm. If mixture appears too thick, add water before heating.
- Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream, diced avocado if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Amanda
This was super easy to make and came together pretty quickly. We enjoyed it with some crusty bread!
Sula
Yum, sounds like a perfect meal!
Kim
Some days I just don't know what to make for dinner. I came across your chicken tortilla soup recipe and I had all the ingredients to make it. In under a half hour, I made your soup recipe and my family devoured it! They loved it that much! Thank you for a great recipe!
Sula
You're very welcome Kim! It is honestly just so easy to throw this soup together and I love it every time I make it. So perfect for busy week nights!
Amy Liu Dong
I am a big fan of making soup, especially this cold season.
I love how easy and flavorful this recipe is.
Sula
I agree, soup is the perfect answer during cold weather!
Mama Maggie's Kitchen
This dish looks so deliciously good. I wish I could eat that right this minute!
Sula
Its so perfect on a cold winter day!
nancy
this is perfect! i just so have leftover chicken i need to use!
Sula
It gives leftover chicken a whole new identity!
Jerika
I love soups! I can't wait to try this Chicken Tortilla Soup with my family.:) Thanks and happy new year!:)
Sula
Happy New Year!
julie
I've been looking for a soup recipe just like this, and then I found this recipe. YUM!
Sula
So glad you found me Julie - enjoy!
Amy
This was soooo good! Still a bit cold in Aus so we're loving our soups. Also we're learning to bake bread so this was the perfect combo!
Sula
OMG this would be amazing with fresh baked bread!
Big Trouble
This looks really tasty, Sula! I love how you crunch up some tortilla chips in it; I think that crunchiness probably adds a lot!
Sula
Yes, somehow I always want a little crunch in my soups.:)