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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
40
minutes
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:
350
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Keyword:
chicken