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    Chicken Tortilla Soup with Rotel

    Published: Dec 27, 2019 · Modified: Dec 25, 2024 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 18 Comments

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    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!

    Bowl of chicken tortilla soup made with Rotel, garnished with sour cream and avocado.
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    • Ingredients Needed
    • How to make this Chicken Tortilla Soup with Rotel
    • Serving Suggestions for this 30 Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Delicious Ideas with Tex-Mex Flavors
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    Ingredients Needed

    Only six ingredients, plus spices!

    Ingredients: cream of chicken soup, black beans, diced tomatoes with chilies, chicken broth, corn, chili powder, cumin, and cooked chicken.

    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.

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    All ingredients in a pot, mixed and warming 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.

    Spoon holding some soup suspended over the bowl of chicken tortilla soup.

    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.

    Bowl of chicken soup with tortilla chips crushed and added.

    Keep it simple or spice it up, either way it’s extremely yummy on a winter day!

    Recipe FAQs

    What can I serve with chicken tortilla soup?

    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!

    How can I thicken this soup?

    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)

    Easy and delicious! Warm up your taste buds with a bowl of Chicken Tortilla Soup. It's a fiesta in every spoonful! 🌶️🥄
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 138kcal
    Author: Sula

    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.

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    Notes

    I use a can of Rotel but if not available, you can substitute with a can of regular diced tomatoes or salsa.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 495IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. Amanda

      September 27, 2023 at 8:25 am

      5 stars
      This was super easy to make and came together pretty quickly. We enjoyed it with some crusty bread!

      Reply
      • Sula

        September 27, 2023 at 12:32 pm

        Yum, sounds like a perfect meal!

        Reply
    2. Kim

      September 26, 2023 at 9:05 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Sula

        September 27, 2023 at 7:16 am

        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!

        Reply
    3. Amy Liu Dong

      November 14, 2022 at 11:38 pm

      5 stars
      I am a big fan of making soup, especially this cold season.
      I love how easy and flavorful this recipe is.

      Reply
      • Sula

        November 15, 2022 at 7:16 am

        I agree, soup is the perfect answer during cold weather!

        Reply
    4. Mama Maggie's Kitchen

      January 01, 2022 at 10:59 pm

      5 stars
      This dish looks so deliciously good. I wish I could eat that right this minute!

      Reply
      • Sula

        January 02, 2022 at 1:51 pm

        Its so perfect on a cold winter day!

        Reply
    5. nancy

      January 01, 2022 at 5:31 pm

      5 stars
      this is perfect! i just so have leftover chicken i need to use!

      Reply
      • Sula

        January 02, 2022 at 1:51 pm

        It gives leftover chicken a whole new identity!

        Reply
    6. Jerika

      January 01, 2022 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      I love soups! I can't wait to try this Chicken Tortilla Soup with my family.:) Thanks and happy new year!:)

      Reply
      • Sula

        January 01, 2022 at 4:22 pm

        Happy New Year!

        Reply
    7. julie

      January 01, 2022 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      I've been looking for a soup recipe just like this, and then I found this recipe. YUM!

      Reply
      • Sula

        January 01, 2022 at 3:17 pm

        So glad you found me Julie - enjoy!

        Reply
    8. Amy

      August 28, 2020 at 6:34 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Sula

        August 28, 2020 at 7:01 pm

        OMG this would be amazing with fresh baked bread!

        Reply
    9. Big Trouble

      December 30, 2019 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      This looks really tasty, Sula! I love how you crunch up some tortilla chips in it; I think that crunchiness probably adds a lot!

      Reply
      • Sula

        January 02, 2020 at 8:45 pm

        Yes, somehow I always want a little crunch in my soups.:)

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