Description
Creamy chicken tortilla soup is a comforting dish filled with tender chicken, zesty spices, and a luscious creamy texture. Perfect for cozy evenings, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful bowl of goodness that warms both the heart and the soul. Garnished with crispy tortilla chips and fresh cilantro, it’s an ideal meal for gatherings or a quiet night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 8 oz cream cheese
- Tortilla chips for garnish
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- 2. In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onion in olive oil until translucent. Add garlic and cook until golden.
- 3. Add chicken breasts, chicken broth, and canned tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
- 4. Shred chicken after 20 minutes of simmering and mix in cream cheese until melted.
- 5. Stir in cumin and chili powder, simmering for an additional 10 minutes.
- 6. Just before serving, add lime juice and garnish with tortilla chips and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg