Martina McBride’s Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup: Easy Comfort Food
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Enjoy the rich flavors of Martina McBride’s Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup, a perfect recipe for comfort food.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- 1 can corn (15 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, corn, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and lime juice. Heat through.
- Serve in bowls and top with crushed tortilla chips, avocado, and cilantro.
Notes
- For more flavor, add jalapeños to the soup.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg