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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

This creamy chicken tortilla soup is a comforting and flavorful dish packed with tender chicken, vegetables, and topped with crispy tortilla strips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn drained
  • 1 cup heavy cream
For the Topping
  • 1 cup tortilla strips
  • 1 cup avocado diced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Soup Base
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and chili powder. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add the shredded chicken, black beans, and corn. Stir to combine and let simmer for 15 minutes.
Finish the Soup
  1. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Allow to heat through for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding salt or pepper to preference.
Prepare the Toppings
  1. While the soup is finishing, prepare the toppings by dicing the avocado and chopping the cilantro.
  2. If using store-bought tortilla strips, set them aside. Alternatively, fry or bake your own tortilla strips until crispy.
Serve
  1. Ladle the creamy chicken tortilla soup into bowls.
  2. Top each bowl with crispy tortilla strips, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3g

Notes

For added flavor, you can also include jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce. This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated, but the tortilla strips should be added just before serving for maximum crunch.

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