Description
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This rich and velvety soup combines tender chicken, zesty spices, and a hint of creaminess, topped with crispy tortilla strips for that perfect crunch. Gather your family around the table and enjoy this delightful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal. It’s not just a soup; it’s an experience that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups tortilla chips for topping
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onions until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts and bell peppers; cook until chicken is no longer pink (about 8-10 minutes).
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a simmer for 15 minutes.
- Lower heat and mix in cream cheese until smooth.
- Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Serve hot with crispy tortilla chips on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg