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Chicken Tortilla Soup

The Best Homemade Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup

by Sylvia Hofer
Warm up your soul with a bowl of the best homemade cheesy chicken tortilla soup: a delightful blend of shredded chicken, vibrant veggies, Mexican spices, all swirled together in a rich, creamy broth. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 279 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Stick blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2 skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 pepper diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cups corn kernels frozen or canned
  • 1 can of black beans drained and rinsed
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Crispy tortilla strips
  • Optional toppings: avocado sour cream, cilantro, lime wedges, green onions

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, place the chicken breasts, onions, peppers, garlic, canned tomatoes, and chicken broth. Let it come to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Remove chicken breasts and place onto cutting board to shred.
  • (This step is optional) Place the cream cheese into the pot and stir, then using a stick blender, puree the tender veggies and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. This is great if you have picky eaters, if your cream cheese tends to stay lumpy, and makes a thicker creamier soup.
  • Add cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, shredded chicken, corn, beans, heavy cream and shredded cheese to pot. Stir to combine and let it come to a low simmer.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Turn off heat and add chopped cilantro.
  • Serve with extra shredded cheese, crunchy tortilla strips, extra cilantro, green onions, a dollop of sour cream or avocado.

Notes

  • Top with crunchy tortilla strips for texture.
  • Garnish with avocado, extra cilantro, or a squeeze of lime for freshness.
  • Increase chili powder or add a diced jalapeño for extra heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 17gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 1221mgPotassium: 345mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 906IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 1mg
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