Description
This Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe is easy to make on the stove top or the Crock Pot. Make it with fresh, leftover, or rotisserie chicken. Cheddar and Cream Cheese add a hint of creamy indulgence!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (diced)
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 15 oz. can corn (drained)
- 1 10 oz. can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
- 1 15 oz. can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 2 cups shredded chicken)
- 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 oz. packet taco seasoning (about 3 Tbsp.)
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/3 cup cream cheese (softened)
- Corn or Flour Tortillas
Instructions
- Heat 2 Tbsp. butter over medium heat and add the diced onions and peppers. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT for the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and garnish ingredients. Start with 2 Tbsp. of Taco Seasoning and add more to taste toward the end if preferred.
- Let the soup gradually come to a gentle bubble, partially covered. Cooking it slowly keeps it nice and juicy.
- Remove the chicken after 20-25 minutes, once cooked through. Use 2 forks to shred, then return to the soup.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually sprinkle in the shredded cheese and softened cream cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and add any additional seasonings as needed. Garnish and serve!
Notes
- Use corn or flour tortillas for garnish.
- Adjust taco seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop or Crock Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup, chicken soup, tortilla soup, easy soup recipe