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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Homemade tortilla soup that's creamy, loaded with chicken and veggies, and very easy to make. Packed with flavor and ready in less an an hour.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 547 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 4 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 oz. packet taco seasoning
- 15 oz corn one can, drained
- 8 oz tomato salsa spicy or mild, one can
- 8 oz pickled jalapeno slices one can
- 15 oz black beans one can, drained and rinsed
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese one pack, at room temp
- Additional garnishes: chopped avocado lime wedges, chopped cilantro, yogurt, or sour cream
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a dutch oven pot and saute the onion and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes. Add in the garlic and seasonings and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
- Add the corn, salsa, jalapeño, beans, chicken, and broth. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat to a low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it. Return back the shredded chicken and stir in with the cheeses.
- Top with additional garnishes and enjoy!
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Notes
- serving size: one bowl or 2 cups
- corn: use canned or frozen
- chicken: use shredded rotisserie chicken, leftover turkey, or make your own chicken breast
- cream cheese: use light cream cheese
- if you don't have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth
- any oil works
- black beans preferred but any other bean works
Nutrition Information
Calories
547kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
1030mg
(43%)
Potassium
1183mg
(34%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
2294IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
66mg
(73%)
Calcium
238mg
(24%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 547
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 547kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1030mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 1183mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2294IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 66mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 238mg | 24% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.