Description
This Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with tender chicken, beans, corn, and delicious spices, this soup is creamy, satisfying, and easy to make.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- juice of 1 lime
- crispy tortilla strips (for garnish)
- chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and bell peppers, cooking for another 3 minutes.
- Add spices (cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper) and coat the vegetables.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes, then add beans, corn, and chicken. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Finish with lime juice and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, topped with tortilla strips and cilantro.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works great in this recipe for convenience.
- To make it spicier, add a diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
