Description
Creamy chicken tortilla soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a rich, savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, this dish bursts with flavor and can be customized to suit your taste. With crunchy tortilla chips on top, every spoonful feels like a warm embrace. Whether you’re cooking for family or hosting friends, this easy recipe guarantees smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups tortilla chips, for topping
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the chicken breasts along with cumin and chili powder; sauté until lightly browned.
- Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes (with juices) and chicken broth; stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate softened cream cheese into the simmering mixture until melted and creamy.
- Just before serving, add lime juice for brightness. Serve in bowls topped with crunchy tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg