Description
Hearty chicken tortilla soup brings Mexican comfort to your table with rich, layered flavors. Warm spices and tender chicken create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 1 can (28 oz / 794 g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) black beans, drained & rinsed
Vegetables and Tomato Components:
- 1 can (10 oz / 283 g) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (12 oz / 340 g) corn, drained
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Tortilla strips
- Avocado
- Sour cream
- Tex-Mex cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high temperature, sautéing diced onions until they become translucent and develop a light golden hue, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate crushed tomatoes, Rotel, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, corn kernels, and black beans into the pot, stirring thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Increase heat to bring the mixture to a robust boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, covering the pot with a slightly ajar lid for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Carefully pour in heavy cream and shredded chicken, allowing the soup to warm through and integrate the new ingredients, stirring occasionally for 3-5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with optional toppings like crisp tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, or a dollop of sour cream for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality chicken for the most tender and flavorful soup.
- Swap regular cream with coconut milk or Greek yogurt for a lighter, healthier alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Customize heat levels by selecting mild or spicy Rotel tomatoes, allowing flexible spice preferences for different palates.
- Quickly shred rotisserie chicken as a time-saving hack for busy home cooks wanting faster meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg