Description
Make this quick and comforting creamy chicken tortilla soup in under 30 minutes. Top it with homemade crispy tortilla strips for the best texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 (4 ounce) can green chiles, drained
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, shredded chicken, and green chiles. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in the heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm while you prepare the tortilla strips.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the tortilla strips in batches until golden brown and crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with a handful of the homemade crispy tortilla strips and your preferred garnishes.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the other spices.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir into the simmering soup base before adding the cream.
- Use store-bought tortilla strips if you want to save time.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 110