Description
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings or busy weeknights. This rich, creamy soup is bursting with flavors from tender chicken, zesty spices, and a blend of cheddar and cream cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 2 cups shredded chicken)
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ⅓ cup cream cheese (softened)
- Corn or flour tortillas for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onion and jalapeño for about 5-6 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in tomato paste and then add chicken broth, chicken breasts, and seasonings. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for about 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Shred the chicken using two forks before returning it to the pot.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in cheddar and cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Adjust seasonings as needed before serving hot with tortilla strips or your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg