Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup blends tender shredded chicken with a velvety cheddar base, half-and-half, and warm spices like cumin and chili powder. A touch of picante sauce brightens the richness, while corn adds sweetness and tortilla strips give a satisfying crunch. It’s a cozy, weeknight-friendly bowl that’s perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add the onion and garlic to the hot oil. Cook until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add broth, condensed soup, picante sauce, chili powder, oregano, cumin, cilantro, white pepper, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Add chicken, corn, and half-and-half; stir to mix. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- 3
Ladle into bowls and garnish with tortilla strips.
- Calories 213.29 kcal Moderate
- Protein 17.27 g Good Source
- Carbs 12.58 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.69 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.58 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 61.35 mg High
- Sodium 1105.97 mg High
- Fiber 2.02 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.85 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.34 g Low Source
- Calcium 100.83 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.9 mg Low Source
- Potassium 137.86 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 180.92 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 1.71 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cheddar Cheese Soup, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 213.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup?
- It is a Tex-Mex soup recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Cheddar Cheese Soup, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Cilantro. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 213.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
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