Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup

Bring a bit of the Southwest to your table with this homemade chicken tortilla soup. Loaded with tender chicken, diced tomatoes, and plenty of seasonings, it's sure to be requested again and again. Serve with tortilla chips if desired.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 195 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup cold water
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (Optional)
• ¼ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1 envelope taco seasoning

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine onion, chicken broth, tomatoes, and taco seasoning in a large sauce pan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in chicken; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink, 4 to 6 minutes. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth; gradually stir into soup.

Step 2

Bring soup to a boil over medium-high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 1 minute. Top with Mexican cheese and cilantro.