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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup: The Best Comfort in a Bowl

This creamy chicken tortilla soup is the ultimate comfort food, loaded with flavor and the perfect blend of ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • soup pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 whole jalapeno pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 15 oz. can corn, drained
  • 1 10 oz. can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts or 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 1 oz. packet taco seasoning about 3 Tbsp.
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ⅓ cup cream cheese, softened

For Topping

  • Corn or Flour Tortillas See notes

Instructions
 

  • Heat 2 Tbsp. butter over medium heat and add the diced onions and peppers. Sauté for 4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT for the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and garnish ingredients. I also recommend starting with 2 Tbsp. of Taco Seasoning and add more to taste toward the end if preferred. (I end up using all of it.)
  • Let the soup gradually come to a gentle bubble, partially covered. If the chicken boils rapidly, it becomes tough. Cooking it slowly keeps it nice and juicy.
  • Remove the chicken after 20-25 minutes, once cooked through. (Timing depends on the thickness of the chicken.) Use 2 forks to shred, then return to the soup.
  • Reduce heat to low and gradually sprinkle in the shredded cheese and softened cream cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy.

Notes

Adjust taco seasoning to your taste preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 15mg
Keyword chicken soup, Comfort Food, Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup, easy recipe, spicy soup, tortilla soup
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