Chicken Tortilla Soup with Lime

We collaborated with Trois fois par jour to create this Chicken Tortilla Soup with Lime, which definitely ranks in the top 5 of the best meal soups! And if you have kids who love to prepare their own meals, just place all the toppings in the center of the table and everyone can help themselves according to their tastes. It’s easy and delicious!

Quantity: 4 to 6 servings

Preparation time: 15 min

Cooking time: 35 min

Freezing: Can be frozen

Storage: 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 bottle (1 liter) Montellier sparkling lime water
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 can (540 ml) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (796 ml) diced tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups shredded chicken
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the toppings:

  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup corn tortillas (chips or grilled tortilla pieces)
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • Some pickled jalapeños (optional)
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Some fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and sauté the onions for 5 minutes until browned.
  2. Add the garlic, basil, oregano, and chili powder, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add all the ingredients for the soup, bring to a boil, and then let it simmer for 25 minutes.
  4. Serve the soup in bowls, then top with cheese, avocado, tortillas, sour cream, pickled jalapeños, and lime wedges.
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