This Chicken Tortilla Soup boasts richer flavor than restaurant versions and can be ready in 20 minutes. It combines savory black beans, tender chicken, crispy corn, cheese, and is topped with crunchy tortilla strips. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal!
ONION AND GARLIC: In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion for 3-4 minutes. While sautéing, prepare cans and rinse black beans. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
EVERYTHING ELSE IN: Turn the heat to high. Add the enchilada sauce, undrained tomatoes, chili beans, rinsed black beans, corn, and chicken stock. As it heats to a boil, mix in the cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt (about 1 teaspoon), and pepper (about 1/4 teaspoon). Stir well.
CHEESES AND CHICKEN:Warm the cream cheese in the microwave until very soft. Once the soup is boiling, mix in the cream cheese until fully incorporated. Off the heat, stir in the grated Cheddar until melted, then stir in the rotisserie chicken.
SERVE: Ladle soup into bowls, top with favorites like tortilla strips, sour cream, avocado, or cilantro, and enjoy!
STORAGE/LEFTOVERS: Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat gently on low heat. Avoid boiling or high temperatures to prevent curdling. For freezing, cool the soup fully, then transfer to freezer-safe containers. Freeze for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat on low.
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Note 1: Onion and garlic: For a quick prep, use produce shortcuts like pre-diced onion or frozen diced onions, and jarred minced garlic. This eliminates the need for chopping. You can also skip the onion if preferred.Note 2: Chicken stock: A high-quality, flavorful stock adds loads of flavor and allows us to cut down on spices or other additions. We highly recommend Swanson’s® chicken stock. We like the chicken stock best in this chicken tortilla soup recipe, but chicken broth works fine as well (you may need a bit of extra salt).Note 3: Cheese: For the best texture, grate cheese from a block rather than using pre-grated. Pre-grated options have preservatives affecting melt quality. If you have a food processor with a grating attachment, it's quick and easy!Note 4: Rotisseriechicken. For quick prep, use pre-shredded rotisserie chicken. Alternatively, if you often meal prep, have shredded chicken on hand in the fridge or freezer for this soup.Note 5: Toppings: Toppings enhance this soup's flavor. Don't miss out on essentials like sour cream, fresh lime, and tortilla strips!