High Protein Chicken Tortilla Soup

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Cuisine:
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Gluten Free, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 jalapeño (diced)
  • 3 tsp garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 15 oz corn (drained)
  • 10 oz diced tomatoes
  • 4 oz green chiles
  • 15 oz black beans (drained, optional but recommended)
  • 5 cups chicken broth (organic)
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 oz taco seasoning (spicy if you like heat)
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (freshly grated)
  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese (blended)
  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken (cooked & shredded)
    • For Serving:
  • tortilla chips (I love MASA - Discount code COOKINGKATIELADY @ masachips.com)
  • Sour cream
  • Avocado slices
  • Fresh cilantro
Instructions
  1. 1
    Heat your Dutch oven over medium to medium high heat and add the butter.
  2. 2
    Add the onion and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until soft and lightly caramelized.
  3. 3
    Add the garlic and jalapeño and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. 4

    Add the chicken broth, corn, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, green chiles, black beans, chicken, cayenne, cumin, and taco seasoning.

  5. 5
    Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. 6
    Turn off the heat and stir in the blended cottage cheese and cheddar cheese. Allow the cheese to melt into the soup.
  7. 7
    Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 436kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.4g21%
Saturated Fat 6.8g34%
Cholesterol 148.4mg50%
Sodium 718.3mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 25.2g9%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g27%
Sugars 5.6g
Protein 55.4g111%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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