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Microwave Tortilla Soup
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Microwave Tortilla Soup

This bold and flavorful microwave tortilla soup delivers authentic Tex-Mex taste in under 9 minutes using simple pantry staples. The quick microwave method means you can have a steaming bowl of this crowd-favorite soup on the table faster than any takeout option.

4.5
9 min
🍴2 servings
🔥240 cal
🔖Easy
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30 second summary

A bold flavorful Tex-Mex tortilla soup made entirely in the microwave in under 9 minutes.

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Nutrition per serving

240Calories
16gProtein
28gCarbs
7gFat
6gFiber

Ingredients

2servings

base

protein

seasoning

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Instructions

1

Combine base ingredients

In a large microwave-safe bowl, stir together chicken broth, diced tomatoes with green chiles, cumin, and chili powder until combined.

2

Microwave the base

Cover loosely and microwave on high for 4 minutes until the broth mixture is hot and starting to bubble around the edges.

3

Add protein

Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken and black beans then microwave uncovered for an additional 2 minutes until everything is heated through.

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4

Serve

Ladle into bowls and top with crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, and fresh cilantro as desired.

Substitutions

rotisserie chickencanned chicken breast for an even quicker prep option
canned tomatoes with green chilesregular canned diced tomatoes plus a diced fresh jalapeno

Common mistakes

Not covering the bowl during initial cooking which results in splattering and slower heating
Using uncooked chicken which will not cook through safely in the microwave in this time
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