Description
A comforting classic soup combining tender chicken, zesty tomatoes, and creamy cheeses in a flavorful broth, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (fresh, leftover, or rotisserie)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips for serving
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic over medium heat until they become translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and the cooked chicken. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring everything to a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and add the cream cheese, stirring until it’s completely melted and blended into the broth.
- Finally, mix in the shredded cheddar cheese, continuing to stir until it’s melted and the soup is creamy.
- Serve hot, topping each bowl with crunchy tortilla chips and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lime before serving. This soup is mild to medium in spice, perfect for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg