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Martina McBride’s Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup: Easy Comfort Food

Martina McBride's Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Enjoy the rich flavors of Martina McBride’s Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup, a perfect recipe for comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 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

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, corn, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and lime juice. Heat through.
  8. 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.

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