Department Store–Style Chicken Tortilla Soup
Department Store–Style Chicken Tortilla Soup is a creamy, Tex-Mex–inspired bowl layered with tender chicken, sweet peppers, and a velvety cheese finish. Picante sauce and taco seasoning bring gentle heat and tang, while crushed tortilla chips thicken the broth for a comforting, restaurant-style texture. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with extra chips, cilantro, and jalapeño on top.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium until shimmering. Add red onion, bell pepper, celery, and carrot. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and taco seasoning, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
- 2
Add broth and picante sauce, scraping the bottom to dissolve any browned bits; bring to a boil over medium-high, then reduce to a simmer over medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Reduce heat to low; stir in tortilla chips, cheese, cream, and salt; cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in chicken and cilantro; cook, gently stirring occasionally, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 5
Divide between serving bowls; garnish with jalapeño (if using), tortilla chips, and cilantro.
- 6
Serve and enjoy. Recipe developed by Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman.
- Calories 622.39 kcal High
- Protein 25.94 g Good Source
- Carbs 51.39 g Moderate
- Total Fat 34.21 g High
- Saturated Fat 12.15 g High
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High
- Cholesterol 88.78 mg High
- Sodium 1778.65 mg High
- Fiber 6.42 g Good Source
- Sugar 4.99 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.64 g Low Source
- Calcium 310.11 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.38 mg Low Source
- Potassium 616.71 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 426.89 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 29.38 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Department Store Style Chicken Tortilla Soup is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Celery, Cheese Cubes, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 622.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Department Store–Style Chicken Tortilla Soup?
- It is a Tex-Mex soup recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Department Store–Style Chicken Tortilla Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Celery, Cheese Cubes, Fresh Cilantro, Heavy Cream. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Department Store–Style Chicken Tortilla Soup?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Department Store–Style Chicken Tortilla Soup?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 622.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Department Store–Style Chicken Tortilla Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 6 steps.
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