Description
This Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish with a Mexican-inspired twist. It’s loaded with tender chicken, beans, corn, and a blend of spices, all simmered in a creamy broth. Topped with crispy tortilla strips, it’s a satisfying meal perfect for any time of year.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- crispy tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and jalapeño (if using) and cook for another minute.
- Add cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, stirring to coat the aromatics.
- Add the shredded chicken, diced tomatoes with green chilies, corn, black beans, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and sour cream, and cook for another 3–5 minutes over low heat. Squeeze in the lime juice and stir in fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve hot, topped with crispy tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the beans or blend a portion before adding cream.
- This soup freezes well—just leave out the dairy and stir it in when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
