Description
A hearty and satisfying chicken tortilla soup with layers of flavor and creaminess, perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast (or thighs)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can corn (drained)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1–2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Tortilla strips for garnish
- Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, cheese, lime
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic over medium heat until translucent.
- Add chicken, broth, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the soup.
- Stir in heavy cream and heat through for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with tortilla strips and other garnishes.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk. Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken soup, tortilla soup, comfort food, easy recipes, family meals