Description
This creamy and comforting Chicken Tortilla Soup is simple to prepare either on the stovetop or in a slow cooker. It’s perfect for using fresh, leftover, or rotisserie chicken, with cheddar and cream cheese lending a delightful richness.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 oz. packet taco seasoning (about 3 Tbsp.)
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, diced
- 1 15 oz. can corn, drained
- 1 10 oz. can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts or 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce
- Corn or flour tortillas, for topping
Instructions
1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the diced onion and jalapeño pepper, sautéing for 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
2. Incorporate the chicken broth, tomato paste, Rotel tomatoes, black beans, corn, cumin, cayenne pepper, taco seasoning, and hot sauce, reserving the cheddar and cream cheeses for later. Begin with 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning and adjust according to taste.
3. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, ensuring it’s partially covered. Cook the chicken breasts in the simmering liquid for 20–25 minutes, avoiding a rapid boil to keep the meat tender.
4. Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the soup and shred using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
5. Lower the heat and gradually mix in the cheddar cheese and softened cream cheese, stirring until fully melted and creamy.
6. Adjust the seasoning to your preference. Serve the soup garnished with tortilla strips or chips as desired.
Notes
For the topping, you can cut tortillas into strips and fry them for a crispy garnish, or simply use tortilla chips for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg