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Easy 30-Minute Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Make this flavorful, satisfying Chicken Tortilla Soup in just 30 minutes using simple ingredients. This one-pot meal uses shredded chicken for quick preparation and delivers a comforting, slightly spicy flavor perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies), undrained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Tortilla strips, for topping
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, Rotel, diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and cayenne pepper. Heat through gently, but do not boil after adding the cream.
  6. Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving immediately with crispy tortilla strips and your choice of desired toppings.

Notes

  • For crispy tortilla strips, cut corn tortillas into thin strips and bake or air fry until golden brown and crisp.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, mash about 1/2 cup of the beans against the side of the pot before adding the cream.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep; store toppings separately.

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