I just discovered the best chicken tortilla soup I’ve ever had. Chicken tortilla soup is good for the soul. It has a mouth-watering aromatics. I’m a die-hard Chuey’s tortilla soup lover. If you’ve never had the tortilla soup at Chuey’s, you are missing out. Before I stumbled onto Sweet Basil’s recipe, I thought I was never going to find anything to top Chuey’s. After making Sweet Basil’s chicken tortilla soup for the first time; I found that it tasted better and was healthier.

The Ingredients and recipe were taken directly from Sweet Basil’s Blog. I am just sharing my thoughts to the recipe and how much I enjoyed it.

First, the ingredients to Chicken Tortilla Soup.

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

1 Large Carrot, peeled and chopped

1/2 Onion, chopped

1 Celery Stalk, chopped

1 Red Bell Pepper, Chopped

1 1/2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder

3 Teaspoons Taco Seasoning

2 Roma Tomatoes quartered

1 15 ounces Can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, Drained

1 Can Fire Roasted Diced Green Chiles, drained

2 Ounces Monterey Jack Cheese, or 1/3 Cup Mexican Shredded Cheese

1 Can Black Beans, drained and divided

1/2 Avocado (I used a whole because I topped the soup with the second half)

10 Tortilla Chips (I love X tortilla chips from Costco)

2 Cups Chicken Broth

2 Cups Water

3 Chicken Breasts, cooked and shredded (I know Sweet Basil cooked and shredded her chicken; I bought a rotisserie chicken at Publix and pulled off the meat. You can even buy a rotisserie chicken at Costco already cleaned off the bones.

1 1/2-2 Cups Corn (I used a can of corn)

1 1/2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt

1/4 Cup Chopped Cilantro

Health Benefits of Chicken Tortilla Soup:

Chicken tortilla soup contains antioxidants from the tomatoes, cilantro. onion, celery, olive oil, chili, spices, and avocado.

Chicken soup is great for a sore throat. The warmth and saltiness help ease the pain and as you breathe in, the steam helps loosen the congestion in your nose.

Chicken is a great source of protein, an essential nutrient that helps the body form cells, make antibodies, repair tissues and build muscles. The tomatoes in chicken tortilla soup have many health benefits. Loaded with powerful antioxidants called carotenoids, tomatoes can reduce the damage done by free radicals and the risk of developing cancer. The cilantro in chicken tortilla soup is a natural detoxifying agent. Avocados are loaded with almost 20 essential nutrients, such as folic acid, vitamins E and K, fiber, B vitamins, and potassium.

Soup is low cost and frugal to feed an entire family. Soups are so adaptable to what you have on hand. Soup is easy to make and nourishing. Read the blog post-bylivestrong.com on the benefits of soup.

Planning meals in advance are one way I can manage stress as a working mom. Read more about 15 Minimalist Ways to Manage Stress as a Working Mom.

XOXO
Mackenzie