Description
A comforting chicken tortilla soup packed with flavor and creaminess, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (4 oz) green chiles
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Tortilla strips or chips for garnish
- Fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and avocado for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the veggies: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened—about 5 minutes. Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Cook the chicken: Add the chicken to the pot, stirring until it’s no longer pink (around 5-7 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika.
- Add tomatoes and broth: Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and the chicken broth. Stir in the black beans and green chiles. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Cream it up: Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream, mixing until the soup is creamy and well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with tortilla strips or chips, fresh cilantro, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime juice for that extra zing.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. For freezing, omit cream and add upon reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken soup, tortilla soup, creamy soup, comfort food, easy recipe