As a busy working mom, I love meal prepping in bulk. During cold weather days, making a big pot of soup can feed my family for several days. Soups and stews are so satisfying, nourishing, and comforting. I love this recipe for one-pot chicken tortilla soup because of how easy it is to make. Just let time and your pot do most of the work for you.
One-pot chicken tortilla soup
Ingredients
Soup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.5 lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1/2 onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jar red enchilada sauce
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp chicken bouillon
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 quart water
- 1 jar roasted red peppers drained and sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 can black beans drained
- 1 bag frozen corn
Garnishes
- 6 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup Sour cream optional
- 1 bunch Cilantro chopped optional
- 1 bunch Green onion chopped optional
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt. Heat a stockpot on high heat. Put in oil. When oil is shimmery and pan is hot, sear chicken thighs until golden brown on each side. Then add in onions and garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
- Then add in enchilada sauce, taco seasoning, chicken bouillon, crushed tomatoes, water, roasted peppers, bay leaves, and oregano. Bring to a boil and simmer on medium for 45 minutes.
- While soup is simmering, preheat an oven to 350 degrees. Place 6 corn tortillas onto a single layer in a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, then turn off oven and leave tortillas in the oven for another 5-7 minutes. Then remove from the oven. Tortillas should be crispy and golden brown. Set aside.
- After 45 minutes of the soup simmering, remove chicken from the soup and chop up into small cubes. Then add back into the soup. Add in black beans and frozen corn. Allow to simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning and seasoned salt to taste.
- Optional: garnish with sour cream, green onion, and cilantro
- Serve hot with crispy tortillas and garnishes.
For other easy soup recipes, check out my creamy Tuscan sausage soup.
