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Ultimate One-Pot Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

A close-up of a bowl filled with creamy chicken tortilla soup, topped with shredded chicken, cheese, cilantro, and crispy tortilla strips.
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Make this rich and velvety chicken tortilla soup in one pot using rotisserie chicken for a quick, comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For serving: Tortilla strips, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, avocado, fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the fire-roasted tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken. Reduce the heat to low.
  5. Add the cubed cream cheese, stirring constantly until it melts completely into the broth, creating a creamy base.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream. Heat through gently for 2-3 minutes, but do not boil after adding the cream.
  7. Season the soup with salt and pepper to your taste.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and top immediately with tortilla strips, cheese, avocado, and cilantro.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use a slow cooker: Combine all ingredients except cream cheese, heavy cream, and toppings in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, mash about 1/2 cup of the soup solids against the side of the pot before adding the cream.
  • Use store-bought baked tortilla strips or quickly fry your own corn tortillas cut into thin strips in hot oil until crisp.

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