Healthy, Simple, and Delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Eating on a budget can often seem restrictive and can lead to a food rut (eating the same meals over and over and over...). Spice up your meal plan this week without breaking your budget or your diet. Chicken tortilla soup packs a punch of flavor and is sure to leave you feeling satisfied while using budget ingredients. Bonus, it weighs in at around 340 calories per serving and is very simple to make. For a printable recipe, nutrition information, and 2019 recipe cost, scroll down.


What You Need

2 Tbsp    Olive Oil
1.5 Cup   Diced Onion
1 Cup     Diced Celery
1 Cup     Diced Carrots
4 Cloves Garlic
1 Cup     Diced Tomatoes
6 Cups   Chicken Broth
8            6-in Corn Tortillas
6 Cups   Tomato Juice
1.5 Lb    Shredded Chicken
2 tsp      Oregano
2 tsp      Chili Powder
~1/2 tsp Salt & Pepper
Cilantro - to taste
Cheese of choice to taste
1 Medium Avocado

Food Processor or Blender
Stock Pot or Large Sauce Pan
Cutting Board & Chefs Knife & Pairing Knife

Let's Cook

Bake tortillas at 350 for 8-10 minutes or until crisp. Break into pieces and set aside.

Heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Stir frequently until onions are translucent. 

Add garlic and tomatoes. Continue cooking 2-3 minutes until tomatoes are soft.

Combine vegetables and 2 cups tomato juice in food processor or blender. Blend until smooth

Pour blended vegetables into large sauce pot or stock pot.

Add remaining juice, broth, chicken, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

Serve warm, topped with crisp tortilla pieces, cilantro, cheese, and avocado (chunked or creamed for preference).

Optional: 

Substitute additional broth for tomato juice if less tomato flavor is desired. 
Broth can be made by combining bouillon with water.
Shredded more can be used in place of chicken.
This can be made in a crockpot. 
Skip blending for a chunky style soup. 

Printable to letter size paper





2019 Recipe Costs


**Costs are based on shopping at Sam's Club and Cashwise in North Dakota. Actual costs may vary. 

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