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 garlic (jarred); 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce (I use mild Old El Paso); 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with green chiles added, undrained); 1 (16-ounce) can chili beans in mild sauce; 1 (15.25-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed); 1-1/2 cups frozen corn (or 1 can drained corn); 3-1/4 cups chicken stock (or broth, see note 2); 3/4 teaspoon paprika; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder; Salt and pepper; 4 ounces cream cheese (full-fat, softened); 1 (8-ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese (freshly shredded—see note 3); 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (like rotisserie, see note 4); Toppings as desired (see note 5)

Instructions

Prep:20min

Chicken Tortilla Soup is a quick, flavor-packed meal ready in 20 minutes! Loaded with black beans, tender chicken, melty cheese, and crispy tortilla strips, it’s the perfect weeknight comfort food.

Updated at: Sat, 16 Aug 2025 20:35:04 GMT