Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup. Packed with tender shredded chicken, beans, corn, and a blend of spices, this Mexican-inspired soup is a satisfying meal on its own.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 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
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- juice of 1 lime
- chopped fresh cilantro and crispy tortilla strips for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot, sauté onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Add spices.
- Add Ingredients: Mix in chicken, tomatoes, corn, black beans, broth. Simmer.
- Make it Creamy: Stir in cream, sour cream, cheese. Cook until smooth.
- Finish and Serve: Add lime juice, adjust seasoning, garnish, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra spice, leave jalapeño seeds or add hot sauce.
- You can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
