Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup: The Best Cozy Recipe for Home Chefs
This creamy chicken tortilla soup is the perfect cozy recipe for home chefs looking to warm up on a chilly day.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is translucent.
- Add cumin and chili powder, stirring to combine.
- Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the shredded chicken, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Stir in fresh cilantro just before serving.
- Serve hot, topped with tortilla strips.
Notes
- This soup is great for meal prep and can be frozen for up to three months.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more chili powder or diced jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup, Tortilla Soup, Comfort Food