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Easy 30-Minute Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

A vibrant bowl of creamy tortilla soup with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, topped with avocado slices, tortilla strips, and sour cream.
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Whip up this comforting, creamy chicken tortilla soup fast. It is perfect for busy weeknights and delivers rich Southwest flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies), undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For Serving: Tortilla strips, shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, Rotel (with liquid), rinsed black beans, and drained corn. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream until fully incorporated. Heat through gently, but do not boil after adding the cream. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving generously with crispy tortilla strips, shredded cheese, avocado slices, a dollop of sour cream, and fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • For crispy tortilla strips, cut corn tortillas into thin strips and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes until golden, or quickly fry them in a little oil.
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  • For a spicier soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or use Rotel with extra hot chilies.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free if you use certified gluten-free broth and toppings.

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