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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup with toppings

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Johnathan Flake
This Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a rich, hearty, and flavor-packed comfort dish that comes together in just 30 minutes. Made with tender chicken, tangy tomatoes, smoky spices, and velvety cream, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend meal. Customize with your favorite toppings like crispy tortilla strips, avocado, and cheese for a bowl that’s as fun to eat as it is delicious.
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Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine American, Mexican
Calories 325 kcal

Equipment

  • Soup pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, with juices
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 can (12 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (rotisserie recommended)
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • optional toppings: tortilla strips, avocado, sour cream, Tex-Mex cheese

Instructions
 

  • Add olive oil and chopped onion to a soup pot and sauté over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, Rotel, and chicken broth, followed by garlic powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Mix well.
  • Add drained corn and rinsed black beans. Stir to combine, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer with the lid slightly ajar for 5 minutes to let flavors develop.
  • Stir in heavy cream and cooked chicken. Warm through for 3–5 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with tortilla strips, avocado, sour cream, and cheese as desired.

Notes

For best texture, add the cream after simmering to avoid curdling. This soup freezes well without cream—add it after reheating. Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut for busy nights.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 680mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken tortilla soup, comfort food soup, creamy chicken tortilla soup, easy chicken soup
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