Description
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish loaded with tender chicken, black beans, corn, and a rich, creamy base. Ideal for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 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
- 1/3 cup cream cheese softened
- For Topping Corn or Flour Tortillas
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste, drained corn, Rotel tomatoes, and black beans.
- Add the chicken broth, chicken breasts, cayenne pepper, cumin, hot sauce, and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot, and stir in the cheddar cheese and cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with your choice of corn or flour tortillas.
Notes
For a spicier version, adjust the amount of jalapeno and hot sauce. You may also serve with avocado, cilantro, or lime for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup / Main dish
- Method: Stovetop simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup, chicken soup, tortilla soup, creamy soup, comfort food