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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup: The Ultimate Comfort Food You’ll Want on Repeat

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup: The Ultimate Comfort Food You’ll Want on Repeat
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This Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a warm, comforting meal that’s packed with flavor, easy to make, and perfect for busy weeknights. It combines tender chicken, hearty beans, sweet corn, and a gently spiced tomato broth, all finished with cheddar and cream cheese for a rich, creamy texture. You can make it on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, and it works great with fresh, leftover, or rotisserie chicken.

Ingredients

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For the Soup

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 small yellow onion, diced

  • 1 jalapeño pepper, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained

  • 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)

  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 5 cups chicken broth

  • 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 2 cups shredded chicken)

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (to taste)

  • 1 oz packet taco seasoning (about 3 tablespoons)

  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

  • ⅓ cup cream cheese, softened

For Topping (Optional)

  • Corn or flour tortillas (cut into strips or crushed)

  • Extra shredded cheese

  • Fresh cilantro

  • Sour cream

  • Avocado slices

  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and jalapeño and sauté for 5–6 minutes, until softened.

  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute, until fragrant.

  • Stir in the tomato paste, corn, Rotel tomatoes, black beans, chicken broth, chicken breasts, cayenne pepper, cumin, hot sauce, and taco seasoning.

  • Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, partially covered. Avoid a rapid boil so the chicken stays tender.

  • After 20–25 minutes, remove the chicken once cooked through. Shred with two forks and return it to the pot.

  • Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and softened cream cheese until fully melted and creamy.

  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

  • Serve hot and garnish with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time—just add it during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

  • Adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeño, cayenne, or hot sauce.

  • Make it thicker by stirring in a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water.

  • Slow cooker option: Add everything except cheeses to the crock pot and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours. Stir in cheeses at the end.

  • Crunchy tortillas: Bake or air-fry tortilla strips for a crisp topping.

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