Description
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is the ultimate comfort food. Packed with tender chicken, sweet corn, and black beans in a velvety broth, it’s quick, customizable, and perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (with juices)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 (12 ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Toppings (optional): tortilla strips, avocado, sour cream, Tex-Mex cheese
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5–7 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant.
2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, Rotel, and chicken broth. Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, corn, and black beans. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover with the lid slightly ajar, and simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
4. While the soup simmers, prepare your favorite toppings like tortilla strips, avocado slices, or shredded cheese.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and cooked chicken. Simmer gently for another 3–5 minutes until warmed through.
6. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste, then ladle into bowls and serve immediately with toppings of choice.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time and boost flavor.
Leave the lid ajar while simmering to prevent boiling over.
Prep toppings while the soup simmers to streamline cooking.
Add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicier version.
To freeze, omit the cream until reheating for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 7g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 23g