Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup With Bean and Cheese Nachos
Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup With Bean and Cheese Nachos is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Arrange a rack in top third of oven; preheat to 425°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionArrange a rack in top third of oven; preheat to 425°F.
Arrange 2 tortillas on a rimmed baking sheet and brush with oil.
Bake 5 minutes, then flip and continue to bake until crispy, 4–5 minutes more.
Carefully spread each tortilla with 2 Tbsp. refried beans; season lightly with salt and dust with cumin.
Top with cheese.
Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted and browned, about 5 minutes more.
Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly.
Cut each tortilla into 4 wedges to create nachos.
Meanwhile, cut remaining 2 tortillas into 1" pieces.
Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large pot over medium-high.
Add onion and tortilla pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
Add garlic and remaining 1 tsp. cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30–60 seconds.
Immediately add broth, tomatoes, chiles and sauce, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
Cover pot, increase heat to high, and bring to a gentle simmer.
Uncover, reduce heat to medium, and add chicken.
Gently simmer over medium heat until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Remove pot from heat.
Stir in 2 Tbsp. lime juice.
Season with adobo sauce, salt, or pepper, if needed.
Ladle soup into bowls.
Garnish with nachos, lime wedges, avocado, radish, and cilantro, if using.
Season with pepper, if needed, and serve immediately.
Soup (without nachos) can be made 3 days ahead.
Cover and chill.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.