How to Make Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Mexican cuisine and love a good hearty soup, then you're in for a real treat. Creamy chicken tortilla soup is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for cozy nights in or for entertaining guests. This recipe takes the traditional tortilla soup and elevates it with a creamy and rich texture that will have you coming back for seconds.

One of the best things about this soup is its versatility. You can make it as spicy or as mild as you like, and you can also cu...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 cup picante sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
  • ⅔ cup drained and rinsed canned corn
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • ¼ cup tortilla strips

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Saute until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add broth, condensed soup, picante sauce, chili powder, oregano, cumin, cilantro, pepper, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Add chicken, corn, and half-and-half. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with tortilla strips.
  • Nutrition

    337 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 1454mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 344mg