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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

A rich and flavorful soup with tender chicken, creamy broth, and crispy tortilla strips.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Broth
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 cup water
Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn drained
Spices and Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Creamy Base
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
Tortilla Toppings
  • 4 tortillas corn or flour cut into strips
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juiced

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. In the same pot, add chopped onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and zucchini. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the chicken back to the pot along with the chicken broth, water, black beans, and corn. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.
Make it Creamy
  1. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted and combined.
  2. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Prepare Tortilla Strips
  1. In a separate pan, fry tortilla strips in a little oil until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls, top with crispy tortilla strips, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.

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