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A close-up of a rustic bowl filled with creamy, garnished velvety chicken tortilla soup delight with avocado, cheese, and crispy tortilla strips.

Velvety Chicken Tortilla Soup Delight: A Cozy One-Pot Recipe

This cozy one-pot recipe delivers a rich and creamy chicken tortilla soup with a velvety texture. Loaded with chicken, beans, corn, and spices, it's a delightful meal perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion small, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 box chicken broth 32 ounce
  • 2 cups half-and-half 1 pint
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.75-ounce
  • 1 cup prepared salsa mild or spicy depending on preference
  • 3-4 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
  • 1 can black beans 15-ounce, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can kidney beans 15-ounce, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can whole kernel corn 15-ounce, drained
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 packet fajita or taco seasoning mild or spicy depending on preference
Toppings
  • Tortilla chips or strips
  • Grated cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Sliced avocado
  • Fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Ladle

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat butter or oil over medium heat, then sauté onion until softened for 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
  2. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and half-and-half, then add cream of chicken soup, salsa, chicken, beans, corn, cumin, and fajita seasoning.
  3. Simmer the soup over low heat for 15 minutes. Ladle into bowls, then garnish with tortilla chips or strips, grated cheese, and other desired toppings.

Notes

This is a quick and satisfying one-pot meal that's easily customizable with your favorite level of spice and toppings.