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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup


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4.5 from 71 reviews

  • Author: stella
  • Total Time: 40
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A comforting and satisfying creamy soup with shredded chicken, black beans, and crispy tortilla strips, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
  2. Add the cooked chicken, chicken broth, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder. Stir together and bring to a simmer.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper; cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Fry the tortilla strips until crispy and serve the soup topped with tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze without tortilla strips for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg