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Summer Chicken and Corn Tortilla Soup with Zoodles

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 ears of corn shucked
  • olive oil to brush
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • 1 large jalapeno seeded and finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 14.5oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 14.5oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 pound cooked shredded chicken breast
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • juice of 2 small limes
  • 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  • Heat a grill plan over medium-high heat. Using a silicone brush or otherwise, brush the corn with olive oil and season generously with salt, and pepper. Cook on the grill, turning every 2 minutes to grill each side of the corn until kernels are bright yellow and corn is cooked. When cool enough to handle, slice the kernels off with a knife and set aside.
  • While corn cooks, slice the zucchini halfway through lengthwise to create a slit, being careful not to pierce any farther than its center. Spiralize with Blade D and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and jalapeno and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add the chili powder, oregano, cumin, and paprika and stir to combine.
  • Add the broth, tomatoes, and beans to the pot. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and add the cooked chicken, lime juice, and zoodles to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes more or until the chicken is warmed through.
  • Stir in the cilantro, avocado, and season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 30 seconds and then ladle the soup into bowls and serve garnish with the corn.