Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Shredded chicken, black beans, and corn simmer in a spiced tomato broth before finishing with heavy cream.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 15 ml
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 4 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 cooked rotisserie chicken shredded, about 4 cups / 560 g
- 1 quart chicken stock 4 cups / 946 ml
- 1 can creamed corn 14.75 oz / 418 g
- 1 can sweet corn drained, 15.25 oz / 432 g
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes undrained, 14.5 oz / 411 g
- 1 can red enchilada sauce 10 oz / 283 g
- 2 cans black beans drained and rinsed, 15 oz / 425 g each
- 1 can diced green chilies 4 oz / 113 g
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 g
- 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 g
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 g
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 0.5 g
- 1 cup heavy cream 240 ml
- 1 bag tortilla strips 3.5 oz / 100 g
- Chopped fresh cilantro for serving
- Fresh lime juice for serving
- Sour cream for serving
- Shredded cheddar or pepper Jack cheese for serving
- Diced avocado for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook for 4 minutes, stirring often, until it begins to soften.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken, chicken stock, creamed corn, drained sweet corn, diced tomatoes with their juices, enchilada sauce, black beans, green chilies, cumin, chili powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the heavy cream.
- Divide the soup among six bowls and serve with tortilla strips, cilantro, lime juice, sour cream, cheese, and diced avocado.
Notes
Food safety: Always ensure poultry is heated to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) as measured by a food thermometer.
If the soup is too thick for your preference, stir in an extra half cup (120 ml) of chicken stock.
Prepare your toppings while the soup simmers to save time before serving.