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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
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5.2 from 27 reviews

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and a blend of spices in a rich tomato base. Finished with a splash of cream and topped with crispy tortilla strips and fresh avocado, this soup is perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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Soup Base:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (with juices)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder

Vegetables and Beans:

  • 1 (12 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

Proteins and Dairy:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Seasonings:

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Toppings (optional):

  • Tortilla strips
  • Avocado slices
  • Sour cream
  • Tex-Mex cheese

Instructions

  1. Sauté Onion: Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant.
  2. Add Tomatoes and Spices: Stir in crushed tomatoes, Rotel diced tomatoes with juices, and chicken broth. Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, corn, and black beans. Mix thoroughly and increase heat to high.
  3. Simmer Soup: When the soup comes to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover the pot with the lid slightly ajar. Let it simmer gently for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
  4. Prepare Toppings: While the soup simmers, get your toppings ready—slice avocados, shred cheese, and prepare tortilla strips.
  5. Add Cream and Chicken: Stir in the heavy cream and cooked chicken pieces. Continue warming the soup for 3-5 minutes until heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
  6. Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with your choice of tortilla strips, avocado, sour cream, and Tex-Mex cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenient, pre-cooked protein.
  • Adjust chili powder to your preferred level of spiciness.
  • For a dairy-free version, replace heavy cream with coconut milk.
  • Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

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