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Easy One-Pot Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

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This recipe delivers a hearty, flavorful chicken tortilla soup that is ready fast. It uses simple ingredients for a satisfying weeknight dinner that feels like comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for creamy version)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tortilla strips, for topping
  • Avocado, diced, for topping
  • Cilantro, chopped, for topping
  • Shredded cheese, for topping

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced jalapeños, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice), black beans, and corn. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to let flavors combine.
  4. Stir in the cooked, shredded chicken. If you want a creamy soup, stir in the heavy cream now. Heat through for 2 minutes, but do not boil after adding cream.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh lime juice and season with salt and pepper to your preference.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with homemade tortilla strips, diced avocado, cilantro, and shredded cheese.

Notes

  • For homemade tortilla strips, cut corn tortillas into thin strips and bake or air fry until crisp.
  • If you prefer a classic, non-creamy soup, skip the heavy cream and add 1/2 cup of water or extra broth.
  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken to make this a quick dinner idea.

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