Description
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a rich, comforting, and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and Mexican-inspired seasonings in a creamy broth. Perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or cozy weeknights, this soup is hearty, satisfying, and easy to make.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Tortilla strips for topping
Optional garnishes: avocado slices, cilantro, lime wedges, jalapeños
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes, green chiles, chicken broth, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Simmer for 15 minutes to let flavors blend.
5. Add shredded chicken and stir to combine.
6. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and cheese until melted and creamy.
7. Serve hot, topped with tortilla strips and optional garnishes.
Notes
Serve with tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro, and lime for a restaurant-style finish.
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Adjust spice level with extra chili powder or jalapeños.
Make it lighter by using milk or Greek yogurt instead of cream.
Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with toppings
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy chicken tortilla soup, Mexican soup, comfort food, easy chicken soup