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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A rich and flavorful soup combining tender chicken, spicy jalapeños, and creamy cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 0.75 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 jalapeño peppers jalapeño peppers (seeded and chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste Salt and black pepper Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5-ounce) (undrained)
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • 0.25 cup cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 4 scallions scallions (chopped)
  • 1 medium tomato (seeded and diced)
  • 1 each lime (juice and zest)
  • optional Tabasco sauce Tabasco sauce (for spice)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil and cook onion until translucent, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add jalapeños, cook 2 minutes, then stir in garlic, cumin, coriander, oregano; cook 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add broth and chicken; simmer 12-15 minutes until cooked. Shred chicken and set aside.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes and tortilla chips; simmer 3-4 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender or blender until smooth.
  • Add cream and cheese; stir until melted. Return shredded chicken, add corn, cook 2 minutes. Stir in lime zest and juice, adjust seasoning.
  • Ladle into bowls, garnish with tomato, scallions, and cilantro.

Notes

For extra spice, add Tabasco sauce to taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken