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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup: A Comforting Delight Recipes

A comforting and creamy chicken tortilla soup that is perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper diced (any color)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup tortilla chips crushed (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 avocado diced (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until softened.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and shredded chicken. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through for another 5 minutes, but do not boil.
  5. Serve the soup hot, topped with crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro, and diced avocado. Squeeze fresh lime juice over each bowl before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the soup.
  • To make it lighter, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream or use Greek yogurt as a topping instead of cheese.

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