Description
This Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in. Tender chicken, a medley of beans, corn, and a touch of spice are simmered in a rich and creamy broth, making it a satisfying and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Produce
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
Protein
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (or tenderloins)
Pantry
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 15-ounce can southwestern corn, drained
Dairy
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add Broth and Ingredients: Pour chicken broth into the pot and scrape the bottom to loosen any browned bits. Add chicken, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with chilies, black beans, pinto beans, and corn. Stir to combine.
- Simmer: Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Shred Chicken: Remove chicken from the pot and shred with a fork. Ensure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Add Cream: Return shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in heavy cream and sour cream.
- Thicken and Serve: Continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the soup is heated through and thickened. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts and remove the skin before shredding.
- If you don’t have southwestern corn, you can use regular canned corn or frozen corn.
- For a spicier soup, add more diced green chilies or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- To make this soup vegetarian, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, or tortilla chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
