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creamy chicken tortilla soup in a bowl with shredded cheese, fresh parsley, and tortilla strips on top
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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

An easy and flavorful meal that will warm up the whole family! A delicious blend of creamy tomato-based soup that's loaded with shredded chicken, veggies, spices and cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Julie Chiou

Ingredients 

  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 ounce (28 g) taco seasoning
  • 15 ounce (425 g) canned corn kernels drained
  • 15 ounce (425 g) canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce (425 g) can of fire roasted diced tomatoes and green chilies with liquid
  • 4 cups (946 ml) chicken broth
  • 2 cups (280 g) shredded chicken
  • 4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups (226 g) cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley

Suggested toppings:

  • Tortilla strips
  • Avocado
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  • In a large heavy bottom pot over medium high heat, add some cooking oil. Once hot, add onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
    1 large onion, 3 cloves garlic
  • Add the tomato paste and taco seasoning to the onions and garlic and stir for 1 minute.
    1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 ounce taco seasoning
  • Add the corn, black beans, and diced tomatoes to the pot. Stir then add the chicken broth.
    15 ounce canned corn kernels, 15 ounce canned black beans, 15 ounce can of fire roasted diced tomatoes and green chilies, 4 cups chicken broth
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add the shredded chicken then add the cheeses. Remove from heat and continue stirring until the cheeses have melted and there are no lumps remaining. Add in the parsley and stir to incorporate.
    2 cups shredded chicken, 4 ounces cream cheese, 2 cups cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • Serve with tortilla strips, avocado, sour cream, and whatever favorite toppings you have.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 285 kcal | Carbohydrates: 24 g | Protein: 13 g | Fat: 16 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 45 mg | Sodium: 1265 mg | Potassium: 438 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 4 g

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