Chicken Tortilla Soup - the secret ingredient makes all the difference!! Ready in about 15 minutes. Can also make this in the slow cooker. Freeze leftovers for a quick lunch or dinner later!! Rotisserie chicken, refried beans, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, taco seasoning, corn and chicken broth. Top soup with cheese, tortilla chips and sour cream. Serve with some cornbread for an easy weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy! Everyone loved this easy Mexican recipe!!
Remove skin from rotisserie chicken and discard. Remove meat from bones. Discard bones and chop chicken.
Combine all ingredients in a large pot or Dutch Oven. Stir well.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring a few times while cooking.
If soup is too thick, add a little water or chicken broth to thin it out.
Notes:
You will need about 4 to 5 cups of cooked chopped chicken.
Is Chicken Tortilla Soup spicy? There is a kick to the soup from the diced tomatoes and green chiles. If you are worried about the heat use a can of MILD Rotel tomatoes.
Here is our recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning made with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-taco-seasoning/
Can Chicken Tortilla Soup be made in the slow cooker? Yes! Simply dump everything in the crockpot and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours.
Can Chicken Tortilla Soup be frozen? Yes! The leftovers can be frozen for a quick meal later. I have a couple of servings in the freezer right now! They are great for a quick lunch or dinner.