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Delicious Mexican soup in a pot with sides of radish, lettuce, and crispy tortilla in a restaurant setting.
Stovetop~40 minComplexity

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.

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Ingredients

6 servings
  • 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

  1. 1Dice the onion into ¼-inch pieces and cut the zucchini into half-moon slices; mince the fresh garlic.
  2. 2In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, diced onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, and chili powder over medium-high heat. Cook 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and the onion begins to soften.
  3. 3Add the shredded chicken, creamed corn, canned diced tomatoes with their juices, enchilada sauce, zucchini, and canned green chiles to the pot. Stir well to combine.
  4. 4Increase heat to high and bring the soup to a boil (about 5–7 minutes), then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is fork-tender and the onion is translucent.
  5. 5Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Stir in the fresh lime juice.
  6. 6Divide the hot soup evenly into 6 airtight containers while still steaming. Allow to cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.
  7. 7When ready to serve, reheat a portion in a pot over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  8. 8Top each serving with shredded sharp cheddar, tortilla chips, fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and fresh avocado slices.

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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Common questions

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.

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