Description
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a rich, creamy broth, all topped with crispy tortilla strips for an irresistible crunch. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this soup delivers warmth and satisfaction in every spoonful. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it?s bound to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crispy tortilla strips for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pot and shred once cooled slightly.
- 2. Saut? the Vegetables: In the same pot, add onions and garlic; saut? until fragrant (about 3?4 minutes). Incorporate diced red bell pepper.
- 3. Combine Ingredients: Return shredded chicken to the pot along with corn and taco seasoning; stir well.
- 4. Add Broth: Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- 5. Cream It Up: Gradually stir in heavy cream; simmer gently for another 5 minutes until creamy.
- 6. Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and top with crispy tortilla strips before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg