Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe
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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Discover how to make Chicken Tortilla Soup. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.

15

Prep Time

25

Cook Time

40

Total Time

6

Servings

⏱ Cooking Timer

25:00

Minutes : Seconds

minutes

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Discover how to make Chicken Tortilla Soup. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.

Chicken Tortilla Soup - Step 2

Ingredients

Instructions

1

Step 1

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened and translucent.

2

Step 2

2. Add crushed tomatoes, Rotel (with juices), chicken broth, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Stir to combine.

3

Step 3

3. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4

Step 4

4. Stir in the drained corn, rinsed black beans, and cooked chicken. Simmer for another 5 minutes.

5

Step 5

5. Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in the heavy cream. Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through. Do not boil after adding cream.

6

Step 6

6. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

7

Step 7

7. Ladle soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, avocado, sour cream, and shredded cheese if desired.

Chicken Tortilla Soup - Step 3

You Must Know

  • Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep and extra flavor.
  • For a spicier version, add a diced jalapeño with the onions or use hot Rotel.
  • Simmering the base before adding cream helps deepen the flavors.

Chef's Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep and extra flavor.

For a spicier version, add a diced jalapeño with the onions or use hot Rotel.

Simmering the base before adding cream helps deepen the flavors.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with warm cornbread, quesadillas, or a simple green salad. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings.

Nutritional Info (Per Serving)

380

Calories

22g

Protein

28g

Carbs

21g

Fat

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Discover how to make Chicken Tortilla Soup. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.

Servings:6
Prep:15 min
Cook:25 min

Ingredients (17)

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ tablespoon chili powder
1 can (12 ounces) corn, drained
1 can (14 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (about 1 lb)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Tortilla strips
Avocado, diced or sliced
Sour cream
Tex-Mex style shredded cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  2. Add crushed tomatoes, Rotel (with juices), chicken broth, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Stir to combine.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in the drained corn, rinsed black beans, and cooked chicken. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in the heavy cream. Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through. Do not boil after adding cream.
  6. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, avocado, sour cream, and shredded cheese if desired.

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