Description
Warm up with a bowl of creamy and satisfying Chicken Tortilla Soup. This easy-to-make soup is packed with flavor from tender chicken, beans, corn, and a blend of spices, all simmered in a rich creamy broth. Topped with crunchy tortilla strips and your favorite garnishes, it’s a comforting meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- juice of 1 lime
- tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, shredded chicken, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese, cooking and stirring until the cream cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
- Add shredded cheddar and lime juice. Stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.
- Serve hot, topped with tortilla strips or crushed chips and your favorite toppings like avocado, sour cream, or cilantro.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For a spicier soup, add diced jalapeños or more chili powder.
- This soup also freezes well—just omit the dairy and stir in cream and cheese when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
