Description

A comforting and flavorful one-pot creamy chicken tortilla soup recipe. Easy to make with pantry staples and fresh ingredients, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 bell peppers (any color), finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained (or 1.5 cups frozen corn)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For Creaminess: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat) or sour cream, whisked with 2 tablespoons lime juice
For Garnish: Tortilla strips, avocado slices, shredded cheese, more cilantro, a dollop of Greek yogurt/sour cream

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Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and bell peppers, cook until softened (6-8 minutes).
2. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice), black beans, and corn.
4. Pour in chicken broth and shredded chicken. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 20 minutes.
5. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Just before serving, stir in the whisked Greek yogurt/sour cream mixture until well combined. Ensure soup is not boiling.
7. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Allow soup to cool completely before refrigerating in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. For freezing, cool completely, transfer to freezer-safe containers (leaving headspace), and freeze for up to 2-3 months. It’s best to freeze without dairy components; add them after reheating. Thaw frozen soup in the refrigerator overnight before reheating gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 25g