Description
This Flavorful Salsa Verde Tortilla Soup is a delicious twist on classic chicken tortilla soup, featuring the tangy flavor of salsa verde and creamy texture from sour cream. It’s a comforting and satisfying soup perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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For the soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups salsa verde
- 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For serving:
- tortilla strips
- diced avocado
- shredded cheese
- lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and sauté onion: Heat olive oil in a large pot, add diced onion, and sauté until soft.
- Add seasonings: Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, cook until fragrant.
- Combine broth and salsa verde: Pour in chicken broth and salsa verde, add beans, chicken, and corn. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Finish the soup: Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Whisk in sour cream until smooth. Serve hot, topped with tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, and lime wedges.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Swap white beans for black beans or pinto beans if preferred.
- For a dairy-free version, omit sour cream or use a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
