Description
A forgiving, one-pot creamy chicken tortilla soup that uses simple pantry ingredients and rotisserie chicken for a rich, smoky flavor in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 diced yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lime, juiced
- Tortilla chips, crushed (for garnish)
- Shredded cheddar cheese (for garnish)
- Sour cream (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder to the onions. Stir constantly for about 60 seconds to bloom the spices.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Scrape the bottom of the pot to release browned bits. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Add black beans, corn, and shredded chicken. Stir and simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or cayenne if desired.
- Reduce heat to low. Slowly stir in heavy cream. Do not let the soup boil vigorously after adding cream. Stir for 2-3 minutes until creamy and warm.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh lime juice.
- Ladle into bowls and top with crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not boil the soup after adding heavy cream to prevent curdling. For a thicker soup, mash some beans against the side of the pot. This soup stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days. If freezing, omit the cream until reheating to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with toppings
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 25
Keywords: chicken tortilla soup, creamy soup, one pot meal, rotisserie chicken, easy dinner, comfort food, weeknight dinner