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    Home » Recipes » Soups

    Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe with Hominy

    UPDATED Mar 18, 2019 · PUBLISHED Apr 10, 2018 BY Marjory Pilley · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Chicken Tortilla Soup with hominy pin

    This Fast and Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe with hominy takes less than 30 minutes to make!

    Bowl of easy chicken tortilla soup with hominy

    Mexican inspired dinners always bring out a smile. That's why you'll find us making dishes like Burrito Pie Casserole and Mexican Street Corn in a Cup on a weekly basis.

    It's a meal planning thing. That's just what we do on Taco or Tex-Mex Tuesdays!

    This recipe is a variation of Shrimp Tortilla Soup. It's really the same recipe, except that you'll need cooked chicken. And, we've got you covered with a chicken recipe that's perfect for recipes just like this.

    How to Make Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

    This is easily The Best Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe. It's healthy, fast and the perfect combination of fresh and convenience ingredients.

    To begin, saute onion and garlic in olive oil in a large stock pot. Add the remaining ingredients to the pot and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.

    Bam! You're done.

    The key is to have all of the ingredients prepped before you begin.

    • Chicken - Use leftover chicken, if available. Otherwise, make 3 Ingredient Salsa Chicken or Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken. Cubed or shredded chicken that is frozen does not need to be defrosted first.
    • Corn - Fresh corn really makes this Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup pop. It takes about 2 minutes to Microwave Corn on the Cob. You'll only need 1 large ear of corn. Frozen corn does not need to be defrosted first.
    • Hominy - Have you ever tried it? It's a type of corn that has been processed to remove the hull and germ. Read more about What Kind of Corn is Hominy at The Spruce. This ingredient can be left out if desired.
    • Cilantro - If you don't love it, leave it off!

    Of course, black beans can be cooked from dried and fresh tomatoes can be crushed. However, if using canned products, open them up and have them ready to go!

    Leave out the chicken and add tofu or extra beans for Vegan Tortilla Soup.

    Tip: When there are various diets in your house, prepare and cook this recipe without chicken. Serve chicken on the side, along with all the other toppings. Now, everyone is happy. 🙂

    Spoonful of Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Toppings for Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Make it a fiesta by preparing a mini topping bar and include ingredients like these:

    • Tortilla chips
    • Shredded cheeses such as Colby Jack, Monterey Jack or Cotija
    • Sour cream
    • Guacamole
    • Cilantro
    • Salsa
    • Various proteins, such as chicken and tofu, if necessary

    How to Freeze Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

    This is the exact recipe we used at our Make Ahead Meal Kitchen. Add all of the ingredients to a freezer bag. The chicken should be cooked. Nothing else needs to be cooked first!

    Remove excess air from the plastic bag and store it flat, so it will defrost quickly. When you're ready to make the soup, defrost the bag overnight in the refrigerator. Pour the contents into a large pot and cook starting with Step 3.

    Enjoy!

    Please rate this recipe if you make it and tag @DinnerMom or #DinnerMom on social media. We love to see what you are cooking up!

    Bowl of easy chicken tortilla soup

    Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup is ready in under 30 minutes. It's the perfect combination of fast and fresh ingredients.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 478kcal
    Author: Marjory Pilley

    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1 cup onion diced
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
    • 2 cups vegetable broth, low salt or chicken broth
    • 15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
    • 15 ounces hominy rinsed and drained
    • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
    • 4 ounces mild green chili peppers diced
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 Tablespoon fresh
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 2 cups chicken cooked and cubed
    • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
    • Optional toppings such as cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips

    Instructions

    • Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat.
    • Add onions and garlic and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
    • Add remaining ingredients (except for cilantro and optional toppings) to pot and stir to combine. Note: Frozen corn and/or frozen cubed chicken do not need to be defrosted first.
    • Bring soup to a slow boil.
    • Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
    • Ladle soup into bowls and top with optional toppings

    Notes

    To make ahead and freeze, add all the ingredients to a freezer safe bag and store in the freezer for 2-4 month. Defrost completely and following cooking instructions begin with Step 3.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 1226mg | Potassium: 1199mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 990IU | Vitamin C: 23.5mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 6.6mg
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    1. Lane Patten

      April 10, 2018 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      Tortilla soup is my favorite! And I like this even better if it is freezable! Thanks!

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      • Marjory

        April 10, 2018 at 12:24 pm

        It's a nice dish to have in the freezer!

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    2. Rosemary

      April 10, 2018 at 11:54 am

      5 stars
      I love soup and this looks exactly what my family would love. I can't wait to try it.

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      • Marjory

        April 10, 2018 at 12:24 pm

        Yay! I hope you enjoy it!

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