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Bowl of creamy chicken tortilla soup garnished with tortilla strips and cilantro.

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

This creamy chicken tortilla soup combines tender chicken, hearty beans, and vibrant spices for a comforting and satisfying meal, perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.25 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 pcs jalapeño, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1/3 cup masa harina
  • 1 1/3 cups milk
  • 1 can black beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
  • 1 can pinto beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup sour cream

Garnishes

  • shredded cheese
  • sour cream
  • diced avocado
  • fresh cilantro
  • lime wedges
  • corn tortilla strips or chips
  • hot sauce

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Season the chicken breasts with kosher salt and black pepper, then arrange them in a greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
  • Pour 1 cup of chicken broth over the chicken, cover with foil, and bake until cooked through.

Cooking

  • Once the chicken is cooked, reserve the cooking liquid and shred the chicken using two forks. Set aside.
  • In a large pot, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and jalapeño, cooking for about 3 minutes until softened.
  • Add chopped garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the remaining chicken broth, reserved cooking liquid, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and Rotel tomatoes. Stir well.
  • In a separate dish, whisk together masa harina and milk. Pour into the pot and let bubble until slightly thickened.
  • Add shredded chicken, black beans, pinto beans, and corn. Reduce heat to low and stir gently.
  • Stir in heavy cream and sour cream until everything is well mixed and warmed through before serving.

Notes

For added freshness, consider garnishing with shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, or a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Lime wedges and crunchy corn tortilla strips can enhance the experience. Leftovers reheat wonderfully.
Keyword Chicken Soup, comfort food, Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup, Soup Recipe, Tortilla Soup