Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting dish that warms the soul with its rich, velvety broth, tender chicken, and crispy tortilla strips. This easy-to-make soup combines zesty spices and fresh ingredients, transforming any gathering into a festive celebration. Perfect for chilly evenings or family dinners, each spoonful offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 cups crispy tortilla strips (for garnish)
- 1 avocado, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts, season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Brown on both sides.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes; stir to combine.
- Simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken and mix in cream cheese until smooth.
- Serve topped with crispy tortilla strips and avocado slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with black beans and add corn for sweetness. Enhance flavor with fresh cilantro or lime juice before serving.