Description
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup made with tender chicken, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, tomatoes, beans, and bold spices. A rich and comforting Mexican-inspired soup perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts or 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 oz packet taco seasoning (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
- Corn or flour tortillas for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium heat and sauté onion and jalapeño for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in tomato paste, corn, Rotel tomatoes, black beans, chicken broth, chicken, cayenne, cumin, hot sauce, and taco seasoning.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook partially covered for 20 to 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in cheddar and cream cheese until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Fry tortilla strips in oil until crisp and use for garnish before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie or leftover chicken if preferred.
- Allow cheese to come near room temperature before adding for smooth melting.
- Do not boil rapidly after adding chicken to keep it tender.
- Add cheese over low heat to prevent grainy texture.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 785mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 41mg