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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup | My Curated Tastes
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup | My Curated Tastes
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup | My Curated Tastes

Once the soup is at a simmer, add the chicken and heat through.  This will take about 5 minutes.  With the heat turned down, add the cheese 1/2 cup at a time stirring in between each addition to be sure it is melted into the soup.  Once all the cheese is in the soup and melted, you can add the heavy cream.  Make sure the soup is not boiling or rapidly simmering.  It should just be hot.  Stir the cream into the soup and keep the soup on low-medium heat while everything comes together.  Taste again and adjust seasoning if needed.

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup | My Curated Tastes
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup | My Curated Tastes
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup | My Curated Tastes
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup | My Curated Tastes
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup | My Curated Tastes
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup | My Curated Tastes
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup | My Curated Tastes
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup | My Curated Tastes

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

This Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe gets its creaminess from added cheese and a little heavy cream making this the perfect soup to have as main course.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soups & Salads
Cuisine General
Servings 8 Served
Calories 81 cal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 Tbsp. Olive oil
  • 1 Small yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 Jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 Red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 Garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 Cup Frozen corn
  • 1 10 Oz. Can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 15 Oz. Can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 5 Cups Chicken broth/stock, preferably homemade chicken broth
  • 2 Cups Shredded chicken from a rotisserie chicken
  • 2 Tsp. Ground cumin
  • 2 Tsp. Chili powder (or more to taste)
  • 1/2 Tsp. Guajillo chili powder (or more to taste)
  • 1 1/2 Cups Cheddar cheese, shredded and at room temperature
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy cream
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

GARNISHES

  • Corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • Canola oil
  • Diced Avocado, dressed with fresh lime juice to keep from browning
  • Sour cream
  • Fat free Greek Yogurt
  • Green onions, chopped
  • Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • Sliced jalapeos (if you like the heat)
  • Lime Wedges
  • Kosher Salt

Instructions
 

  • Prepare your garnishes before making your soup.  Fry your tortillas in heated oil in a small skillet until lightly browned and crispy.  Drain on paper towels to get rid of excess oil.  Sprinkle with salt as soon as you place them on paper towel.  Have your sour cream, yogurt, green onion, cheese, jalapeno and diced avocado (tossed with some fresh lime juice) in small bowls if you are serving the garnishes on the side.
  • Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium heat and add the diced onions and peppers. Sauté until veggies are translucent, then add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Add the tomato paste and work into the veggies for about one minute.  Then add the corn, Rotel tomatoes, beans and chicken broth.  Stir and then add the cumin, chili powder and guajillo chili and mix in.  Heat until almost boiling.  Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.  Add more salt, pepper and/or chili powder if needed.  If you like spicy, this is the time to add more chili powder.  Add the shredded chicken and heat through (about five minutes). 
  • Reduce heat to low and add in the shredded cheese 1/2 cup at a time allowing it to incorporate slowly.  When it is fully incorporated AND BEFORE the soup gets too hot add the heavy cream and let everything heat through and get hot and bubbly. 
  • Taste and add any additional salt or pepper as needed. Serve in warmed soup bowls and garnish with the toppings of your choice OR serve garnishes on the side.  Enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 81calCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
Keyword creamy, soups
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