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Easy Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Make this rich, velvety chicken tortilla soup quickly on the stovetop. It is comforting, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For serving: Tortilla strips, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and smoked paprika to the pot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), and green chilies. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Add the shredded chicken and frozen corn to the pot. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream until the soup is fully incorporated and creamy. Do not allow the soup to boil after adding the cream.
  6. Season the soup with salt and pepper to your taste.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls. Serve immediately with your choice of toppings like tortilla strips, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

  • For gluten free chicken soup, confirm all broth and spice ingredients are certified gluten free.
  • You can use rotisserie chicken for faster preparation.
  • For a thicker soup, mash about 1/2 cup of the soup solids against the side of the pot before adding the cream.

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