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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

A delightful and hearty soup that combines rich flavors with creamy textures, perfect for family dinners or feeding a crowd.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 unit jalapeno, seeded and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/3 cup masa harina
  • 1 and 1/3 cups milk
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 16 oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
Toppings (optional)
  • shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, tortilla strips or chips, hot sauce

Method
 

Baking the Chicken
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place it in a sprayed baking dish.
  3. Pour 1 cup of chicken broth over the chicken and cover with foil.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes until cooked through. Remove the chicken, reserving the liquid, and shred the chicken.
Making the Soup
  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion and jalapeno; cook for 3 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in the remaining chicken broth, reserved liquid, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and tomatoes.
  5. Whisk the masa harina with milk and stir it into the soup.
  6. Cook until boiling and thickened, about 10 minutes.
  7. Add the shredded chicken, black beans, pinto beans, and corn.
  8. Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and sour cream.
  9. Serve with your desired toppings.

Notes

Use fresh chicken for the best flavor and texture. Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less jalapeno. You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for added nutrition. For a thicker soup, let it simmer a bit longer.