Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

A rich and hearty soup loaded with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes in a creamy enchilada broth, topped with crispy tortilla strips and fresh garnishes.

american
mexican
tex-mex

Nutrition

Provides substantial protein from chicken and beans with moderate carbohydrates from corn and beans, though high in sodium from canned ingredients and saturated fat from heavy cream.

28% of daily energy
38 g
Carbs
22 g
Total fat
33 g
Protein
Egg FreeHigh FibreHigh ProteinNut FreePeanut FreeSesame FreeShellfish FreeSoy Free

This information is AI-estimated and percentages are of an average adult's recommended daily intake. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.


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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

The Modern Proper (Holly Erickson)

6

servings

0

per serve

0

minutes

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Ingredients
Extra-virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Extra-virgin Olive Oil
Yellow Onion
1 small Yellow Onion chopped
Garlic Cloves
4 large Garlic Cloves minced
Rotisserie Chicken
1 Rotisserie Chicken shredded (3 to 4 cups)
Chicken Stock
1 quart Chicken Stock
Creamed Corn
14.75 ounce can Creamed Corn
Sweet Corn
15.25 ounce can Sweet Corn drained
Fire-roasted Diced Tomatoes
14.5 ounce can Fire-roasted Diced Tomatoes
Red Enchilada Sauce
10 ounce can Red Enchilada Sauce
Black Beans
30 ounce can Black Beans drained and rinsed
Green Chilies
4 ounce can Green Chilies
Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked
Heavy Cream
1 cup Heavy Cream
For Serving
Tortilla Strips
3.5 ounce bag Tortilla Strips
Fresh Cilantro
Fresh Cilantro chopped
Fresh Lime Juice
Fresh Lime Juice
Sour Cream
Sour Cream
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese shredded; or pepper Jack cheese
Avocado
Avocado diced

Equipment
Large stockpot

Large stockpot

Wooden spoon or stirring spoon

Wooden spoon or stirring spoon

Knife

Knife

Cutting board

Cutting board

Can Opener

Can Opener

Measuring cups

Measuring cups

Measuring spoons

Measuring spoons

Ladle

Ladle

Serving bowls

Serving bowls


Instructions
1
Cook onion and garlic
Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high. Once the oil is glistening, add the onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 more minute.
2
Simmer the soup
Add the shredded chicken, chicken stock, creamed corn, sweet corn, diced tomatoes and their juices, enchilada sauce, beans, chilies, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes, or until the flavors have melded. Stir in the heavy cream.
3
Serve
Divide the soup among 6 bowls. Serve topped with tortilla strips, cilantro, lime juice, sour cream, cheese, and avocado, if using.
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

The Modern Proper (Holly Erickson)

6

servings

0

per serve

0

minutes

A rich and hearty soup loaded with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes in a creamy enchilada broth, topped with crispy tortilla strips and fresh garnishes.

american
mexican
tex-mex
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Ingredients
Extra-virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Extra-virgin Olive Oil
Yellow Onion
1 small Yellow Onion chopped
Garlic Cloves
4 large Garlic Cloves minced
Rotisserie Chicken
1 Rotisserie Chicken shredded (3 to 4 cups)
Chicken Stock
1 quart Chicken Stock
Creamed Corn
14.75 ounce can Creamed Corn
Sweet Corn
15.25 ounce can Sweet Corn drained
Fire-roasted Diced Tomatoes
14.5 ounce can Fire-roasted Diced Tomatoes
Red Enchilada Sauce
10 ounce can Red Enchilada Sauce
Black Beans
30 ounce can Black Beans drained and rinsed
Green Chilies
4 ounce can Green Chilies
Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked
Heavy Cream
1 cup Heavy Cream
For Serving
Tortilla Strips
3.5 ounce bag Tortilla Strips
Fresh Cilantro
Fresh Cilantro chopped
Fresh Lime Juice
Fresh Lime Juice
Sour Cream
Sour Cream
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese shredded; or pepper Jack cheese
Avocado
Avocado diced

Equipment
Large stockpot

Large stockpot

Wooden spoon or stirring spoon

Wooden spoon or stirring spoon

Knife

Knife

Cutting board

Cutting board

Can Opener

Can Opener

Measuring cups

Measuring cups

Measuring spoons

Measuring spoons

Ladle

Ladle

Serving bowls

Serving bowls


Instructions
1
Cook onion and garlic
Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high. Once the oil is glistening, add the onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 more minute.
2
Simmer the soup
Add the shredded chicken, chicken stock, creamed corn, sweet corn, diced tomatoes and their juices, enchilada sauce, beans, chilies, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes, or until the flavors have melded. Stir in the heavy cream.
3
Serve
Divide the soup among 6 bowls. Serve topped with tortilla strips, cilantro, lime juice, sour cream, cheese, and avocado, if using.

dinnermain courselunchsoupstovetopone potfamily friendlyfreezer friendly

Nutrition

Provides substantial protein from chicken and beans with moderate carbohydrates from corn and beans, though high in sodium from canned ingredients and saturated fat from heavy cream.

28% of daily energy
38 g
Carbs
22 g
Total fat
33 g
Protein
Egg FreeHigh FibreHigh ProteinNut FreePeanut FreeSesame FreeShellfish FreeSoy Free

This information is AI-estimated and percentages are of an average adult's recommended daily intake. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.