Description
A heartwarming and creamy chicken soup with vibrant flavors and crunchy tortilla strips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 cup Cream or milk
- 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Bell pepper, diced
- 1 can Diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- Salt, to taste
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 Corn tortillas, sliced into strips
- Olive oil, for sautéing
- Lime juice, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions, peppers, and minced garlic, sautéing until they’re soft and fragrant—about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chicken: Stir in the chicken pieces, allowing them to brown lightly.
- Introduce broth and tomatoes: Pour in the chicken broth and add canned diced tomatoes along with all the juices. Bring everything to a gentle simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Make it creamy: Lower the heat and stir in the cream or milk, letting it simmer just until heated through. Avoid boiling.
- Season to taste: Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, and salt. Adjust according to your taste.
- Finish with freshness: Stir in chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.
- Prepare the tortilla strips: Slice corn tortillas into strips and lightly fry them until golden and crispy in a dash of oil.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, top with tortilla strips, and enjoy!
Notes
For added richness, consider topping with diced avocado or a dollop of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup, Comfort Food, Soup Recipe