Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup With Rotel: A Delightful Recipe!
A delicious and creamy chicken tortilla soup made with Rotel tomatoes, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla strips for garnish
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add the shredded chicken, Rotel tomatoes, chicken broth, corn, black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with tortilla strips and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, use hot Rotel tomatoes.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg