Chicken Tortilla Soup

Name: Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3/4 cup diced yellow onion, (optional -- See Note 1); 1 teaspoon minced (jarred) garlic; 1 can (10 oz.) red enchilada sauce ((we use mild Old El Paso)); 1 can (14.5 oz.) fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles added in, (undrained); 1 can (16 oz.) chili beans in mild sauce; 1 can (15.25 oz.) black beans, (drained and rinsed); 1-1/2 cups frozen corn ((or 1 can drained corn)); 3 and 1/4 cups chicken stock (or broth) (Note 2); 3/4 teaspoon each: paprika, ground cumin; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; Fine sea salt and pepper; 4 ounces full-fat cream cheese, (softened); 1 package (8 oz.) sharp Cheddar cheese, (freshly grated -- Note 3); 2 cups pre-shredded rotisserie chicken (Note 4); Toppings of choice: tortilla strips, sour cream, avocado, fresh lime, pico de gallo, and fresh cilantro (Note 5)

Instructions

Prep:20min

Chicken Tortilla Soup is simple, delicious, and ready in 20 minutes. It has black beans, chicken, crispy corn, cheese, and crunchy tortilla strips—perfect for a quick weeknight meal!

Updated at: Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:16:39 GMT