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This Freezer-Friendly Chicken Tortilla Soup is a hearty, flavorful meal made with shredded chicken, beans, corn, and spices. Perfect for meal prep, weeknights, and cozy freezer stock-ups!

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Freezer-Friendly Chicken Tortilla Soup

Taylor Jackzen
This Freezer-Friendly Chicken Tortilla Soup is a hearty, flavorful meal made with shredded chicken, beans, corn, and spices. Perfect for meal prep, weeknights, and cozy freezer stock-ups!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 large onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 14.5-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 14.5-ounce can corn kernels, drained
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works well
  • 1 cup salsa
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and chopped jalapeño and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, cooking for an additional 1 minute to toast the spices.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with their juices), black beans, and corn kernels. Stir to combine.
  • Add the shredded chicken and salsa, stirring to incorporate.
  • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Allow the soup to cool completely. Transfer the soup to freezer-safe containers or zip-top bags. Label with the date and contents and freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Preparation Suggestion: Thaw the soup in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in a pot over medium heat until warmed through, or microwave in a microwave-safe dish.
Serving Suggestion: Enjoy with tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and sour cream.