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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A hearty and warming creamy chicken tortilla soup with just the right amount of spice, blended with cheese, topped off with jalapeños, cilantro, and crispy tortilla strips.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 corn tortillas, sliced into strips
  • Oil for cooking tortilla strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 3 cups cooked chicken, diced/shredded
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz can sweet corn, drained and rinsed
  • 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese (Velveeta is also a good option!)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • Jalapeños, fresh cilantro, crispy corn tortilla strips for garnish

Instructions

  1. Slice corn tortillas into strips and fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven.
  3. Cook the onion and green bell pepper until softened, then add the garlic, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. Cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the chicken, chicken stock, black beans, sweet corn, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, and green chiles.
  5. Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup is warmed through.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream and cheese.
  7. Serve with jalapeños, cilantro, and crispy tortilla strips.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. To freeze, leave out the sour cream and add it after reheating. If soup is too thin, remove some liquid and blend with a tablespoon of cornstarch to make a slurry before adding to the soup. Adjust spice level by using more or less cayenne or substituting chili powder.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 605
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 1418mg
  • Fat: 29g
  • Carbohydrates: 51g
  • Protein: 39g

Keywords: Chicken Tortilla Soup, Creamy Soup, Comfort Food

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