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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

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A quick and easy creamy chicken tortilla soup, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This recipe uses rotisserie chicken and offers stovetop, Crockpot, and Instant Pot options.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For Toppings: Tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, black beans, corn, rotisserie chicken, and diced green chilies. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
  5. Stir in heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings like tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

  • For Crockpot: Combine all ingredients except heavy cream and toppings in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours. Stir in heavy cream before serving.
  • For Instant Pot: Sauté onion and spices as directed. Add remaining ingredients except heavy cream. Secure lid and set to high pressure for 5 minutes. Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release. Stir in heavy cream.
  • Make your own tortilla strips by cutting corn tortillas into thin strips and baking or frying until crisp.
  • This soup is a great option for meal planning and can be frozen for future meals.

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