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The Best 30-Minute Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy chicken tortilla soup, topped with crispy tortilla strips, black beans, corn, and cilantro.
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Make this rich and comforting creamy chicken tortilla soup quickly. This one-pot meal uses simple ingredients to deliver bold Tex-Mex flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For serving: Tortilla strips, avocado slices, shredded cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), and green chilies. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken, rinsed black beans, and frozen corn. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Add the cubed cream cheese, stirring until it is completely melted and the broth is smooth and creamy.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream. Heat through gently for 2 to 3 minutes, but do not let the soup boil after adding the cream. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
  7. Ladle the rich tortilla soup into bowls. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like crispy tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Notes

  • For extra richness, use a full 8 ounces of cream cheese.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, mash about 1/2 cup of the beans against the side of the pot before adding the cream cheese.
  • You can prepare this recipe in a slow cooker by combining all ingredients except the cream cheese and heavy cream in the cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours. Stir in the cream cheese and heavy cream during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

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