Creamy chicken tortilla soup is the spiced-up creamy bowl of goodness you've been looking for. A certified hearty, zesty, comfort food!
Course Chicken Dinner, Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup, Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe, How Do I Make Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup, How To Make Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
4boneless skinless chicken breast halves,cut into 1/2 cubes
1 1/2cupsheavy cream
Toppings:
1/2cupcilantro, chopped
1tablespoonfresh lime juice
2cupscrushed corn chips
2avocados, sliced
2cupsjack cheese, shredded
1cupsour cream
Instructions
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil and cook the onion, garlic, and peppers over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or just until they begin to soften.
Sprinkle the salt, cumin, and coriander over the onion mixture and continue to cook, stirring often so spices don't burn, for 1-2 minutes or until the spices become fragrant. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Stir in the chicken broth and masa, bring to a gentle boil, and reduce heat immediately to simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
Add chicken to the pot and continue to simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Reduce heat to low and stir in cream, cilantro, and lime juice.
Ladle soup into individual bowls and top each bowl with avocado, cheese and tortilla chips as desired.