Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup: Cozy Comfort Food You’ll Love
Enjoy a warm bowl of creamy chicken tortilla soup, perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, black beans, corn, chili powder, and cumin.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve topped with tortilla strips, avocado, and cilantro.
Notes
- For added flavor, squeeze fresh lime juice before serving.
- Substitute with any cooked meat or leave meat out for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 80