Description
This Smoky Tortilla Soup achieves a balance of deep, soulful flavor with genuine nutritional density, featuring charred vegetables, lean protein, and aromatic spices to deliver complex heat, smoke, and zest in every spoonful.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Organic Chicken Breast
28 oz Fire-Roasted Tomatoes
6 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Bone Broth
2–3 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo
15 oz Black Beans (Rinsed)
1 cup Frozen or Fresh Cor
1 Red Onio
4 cloves Garlic
2 tbsp Avocado Oil
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute
- Add the cumin, smoked paprika, and chopped chipotle peppers to the pot, stirring for 30 seconds
- Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes (with juices) and chicken bone broth. Bring to a gentle boil
- Place the chicken breasts into the simmering liquid. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let poach for 15 to 20 minutes
- Once the chicken is cooked, shred it and return it to the pot
- Stir in the black beans and corn. Let simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes
- Adjust seasoning with sea salt, black pepper, or lime juice
Notes
For a plant-based version, substitute chicken with extra firm tofu or mushrooms.
Store leftovers in an airtight glass container for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg