Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup
This Chicken Tortilla Soup delivers 50g protein and 325 calories per serving—high protein with controlled calories for fat-loss phases. Batch-preps 6 servings on the stovetop in minutes, making it an efficient soup option across multiple meals. Use this when cutting weight and need 50g protein per meal without excessive calorie density.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(960g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- •Corn, Sweet, Creamed, Canned
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes
- •Enchilada Sauce, Red, Canned
- •Yellow Onion
- •Zucchini
- •Green Chiles, Canned, Diced
- •Garlic
- •3 bay leaves
- •Cumin, Ground(5g)
- •Chili powder(5g)
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Tortilla Chips, Corn, Plain(99g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh
- •Lime Juice, Fresh
- •Sour Cream
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
- •Cheddar Cheese
- •Avocado
Instructions
- 1In a large pot, combine the shredded chicken, chicken stock, creamed corn, diced tomatoes and their juices, enchilada sauce, onion, zucchini, chilies, garlic, bay leaves, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Place the pot over high heat and bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and zucchini is tender, about 30 minutes. Discard the bay leaves.
- 2Serve the soup in bowls topped with tortilla strips, and any additional toppings of your choice, as desired.
Nutrition — Per Serving
325
calories
50g
protein
9g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Saturated fat
- 2.1g
- Sodium
- 163 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.3g
6 servings per batch · ~178g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup have per serving?
Each serving delivers 50g of protein and 325 calories, with 9g fat and 12g carbs. The high protein-to-calorie ratio makes this one of the leanest soup options in the PrepForge library.
How long does Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and batch-makes 6 servings at once, so a single cooking session covers multiple days of lunches or dinners. Stovetop cooking minimizes total prep time.
Is Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup good for fat loss?
At 325 calories and 50g protein per serving with only 9g fat, this soup is optimized for fat loss phases where maximizing protein while staying lean is the priority. The minimal calories allow flexibility in your daily deficit.
