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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

This Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a warm, comforting one-pot meal loaded with tender chicken, hearty beans, sweet corn, and bold Tex-Mex flavors. Blended with cream and topped with crispy tortilla strips, cheese, and fresh lime, it delivers the perfect balance of richness and spice in every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an easy and satisfying weeknight dinner your whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 lb chicken breasts or 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14.5 oz fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 can 4 oz diced green chiles
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels canned, frozen, or fresh
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 –3 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 3 oz cream cheese optional for extra creaminess
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • Salt & pepper to taste
Tortilla Toppings
  • Crispy tortilla strips
  • Shredded cheese cheddar or Monterey jack
  • Sour cream
  • Avocado slices
  • Jalapeños
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Method
 

Sauté the Aromatics
  1. Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for 3–4 minutes, until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
Build the Base
  1. Add chicken breasts, beans, corn, tomatoes, chiles, taco seasoning, and chicken broth. Stir everything together.
  2. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Shred the Chicken
  1. Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.
Make It Creamy
  1. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in heavy cream (or half-and-half) and cream cheese if using.
  2. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add lime juice and cilantro.
Taste & Adjust
  1. Season with salt and pepper. Add more lime or cream depending on your preference.
Serve with Toppings
  1. Ladle into bowls and top with tortilla strips, cheese, sour cream, avocado, and lime.

Notes

  • Add cream at the end to avoid curdling.
  • Use fire-roasted tomatoes for deeper flavor.
  • Make fresh tortilla strips for the best crunch.
  • Adjust spice level with jalapeños or chipotle.