Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Delight
This creamy chicken tortilla soup is a flavorful and comforting dish, perfect for any occasion. It's packed with tender chicken, beans, and vibrant vegetables, topped with crispy tortilla strips.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper finely diced
- 1 jalapeño finely diced seeds removed
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup heavy cream
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 lime juice
- to garnish fresh cilantro chopped
- to serve tortilla strips
- to serve diced avocado
- to serve shredded cheese optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Incorporate minced garlic, red bell pepper, and jalapeño; cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder; toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, shredded chicken, and corn; stir and simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, avocado, tortilla strips, and cheese if desired.
Notes
For a milder flavor, remove the seeds from the jalapeño.