Chicken Tortilla Soup – Easy + Gluten Free

This gluten-free, protein-packed Chicken Tortilla Soup is the perfect cozy meal for a cold day; healthy and full of flavor. Packed with tender chicken and topped with crunchy tortilla chips.

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We are huge soup fans in this house and this Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe is our favorite for flavor and crunch. We also enjoy this Chipotle Chicken Soup and this traditional Sopa de Lima. Check out all of our Healthy Soup Recipes for inspiration.

IN THIS POST: Everything you need to make Chicken Taco Soup

a bowl of chicken tortilla soup.

Ingredients

  • butter + olive oil
  • onion 
  • garlic  
  • gluten-free flour – I recommend brown rice flour
  • taco seasoning
  • chicken broth
  • milk
  • salsa
  • cooked and shredded chicken breasts – use rotisserie chicken!
  • black beans 
  • tortilla chips – be sure to use corn tortillas for gluten free
ingredients on a counter.

Instructions

First, in a large pot or dutch oven, melt together the butter and olive oil. Once it is warm, add in the chopped onion.

Season it with salt and black pepper and saute it until it has softened.

onions being sauteed in a soup pot.

Then, stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly. 

fresh garlic being stirred into sauteed onions.

Next, stir in the flour and stir constantly for another minute. Add in the taco seasonings, then the broth and milk. Stir well to combine everything.

Finally, add the salsa, chicken, and black beans and stir once more. Bring everything to a low boil, then reduce to a simmer.

soup being stirred in a pot.

After simmering for 30 minutes, give it a taste test and adjust the spice if you want to.

Top with crushed tortilla chips as well as a bowl of tortilla chips on the side. I also suggest serving with this super tasty Arepas Con Queso recipe which is like a cheesy cornbread meets corn tortilla.

a bowl of chicken tortilla soup.

FAQs, Tips, and Substitutions 

  • The fun is in the toppings! Besides the chips, other great toppings for this soup are fresh chunks of avocado, green onions, cilantro sprigs, sour cream, shredded cheese, and fresh lime juice.
  • Boost the veggies in this recipe by adding some chopped bell peppers and celery with the onions. Toss in some corn with the beans too!
  • I like to use homemade taco seasoning.  
  • Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Use a low-sodium chicken broth if you are concerned with salt intake.
  • Use fire-roasted tomatoes instead of salsa.
  • Substitute chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat. Shred from a rotisserie chicken using a couple of forks.
a bowl of chicken tortilla soup.

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**This recipe was originally posted on November 13, 2015, updated on August 10, 2019, and updated again on December 20, 2022.**

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Sharon Rhodes
This gluten-free, protein-packed Chicken Tortilla Soup is the perfect cozy meal for a cold day; healthy and full of flavor. Packed with tender chicken and topped with crunchy tortilla chips.
4.87 from 23 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 514 kcal

Ingredients
  

Toppings

Instructions
 

  • In a soup pot over medium-low, melt together the butter and olive oil.
  • Add the onion, season with sea salt and pepper and stir. Saute, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-6 minutes.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in the flour and taco seasonings and stir constantly for another minute. Then add the broth and milk. Stir well to combine.
  • Add the salsa, chicken, and black beans and stir once more. Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add your favorite toppings. I like to serve with an extra bowl of tortilla chips on the side.

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Notes

  • The fun is in the toppings! Besides the chips, other great toppings for this soup are fresh chunks of avocado, green onions, cilantro sprigs, sour cream, shredded cheese, and fresh lime juice.
  • Boost the veggies in this recipe by adding some chopped bell peppers and celery with the onions. Toss in some corn with the beans too!
  • I like to use homemade taco seasoning.  
  • Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Use a low-sodium chicken broth if you are concerned with salt intake.
  • Use fire-roasted tomatoes instead of salsa.
  • Substitute chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat. Shred from a rotisserie chicken using a couple of forks.

Nutrition

Serving: 4Calories: 514kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 43gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1628mgPotassium: 1003mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 465IUVitamin C: 22.3mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 4.5mg
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16 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    We had a bunch of gluten free friends over for dinner and this soup was a total hit! They loved it, and the non-gluten free people couldn’t tell that the soup was gluten free! It was so tasty and satisfying!

  2. 5 stars
    It’s been raining all day so this soup was perfect for my family tonight. There is so much flavor and it’s easy to make too!

  3. 5 stars
    Ooh I haven’t thought of using brown rice flour as the thickener for soups. Great idea! Love the black beans in this, which I haven’t tried in chicken tortilla soup before. Nice way to up the protein.

  4. 5 stars
    This hearty, flavorful and comforting soup is perfect for my family. Can’t wait to dig into a big bowl of this deliciousness.

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