Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup With Smoky Chipotle Lime Crema

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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup With Smoky Chipotle Lime Crema 1767865580.0075781

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Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup With Smoky Chipotle Lime Crema 1767865580.0075781

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  • Author: Madison Clarke
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: General
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Description

This Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish, featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a smoky kick from chipotle peppers, topped with a tangy Smoky Chipotle Lime Crema. It’s perfect for a chilly evening or casual gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 500g (1.1lb) Chicken Thighs: cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 150g (5oz) Onion: diced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic: minced
  • 120g (4oz) Carrots: diced
  • 80g (3oz) Celery: diced
  • 5g (1 tsp) Ground Cumin
  • 5g (1 tsp) Smoked Paprika
  • 2g (½ tsp) Chipotle Powder
  • 30ml (2 Tbsp) Olive Oil
  • 1L (4 cups) Chicken Stock
  • 400g (14oz) Diced Tomatoes: drained
  • 200g (1 cup) Corn: thawed
  • 240ml (1 cup) Heavy Cream: divided
  • 30ml (2 Tbsp) Lime Juice
  • 1 tsp Lime Zest
  • Salt and Pepper: to taste
  • 100g (3.5oz) Tortilla Chips: crushed
  • 15g (0.5oz) Cilantro: chopped
  • 1 Avocado: diced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Vegetables: Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened.
  2. Brown Chicken & Bloom Spices: Add garlic, then chicken; brown. Toast cumin, paprika, and chipotle powder.
  3. Simmer Soup: Add stock, tomatoes, and corn; simmer until chicken is tender.
  4. Make Crema: Combine cream, chipotle powder, lime zest, and salt; whisk until thickened.
  5. Finish & Season: Stir in remaining cream and lime juice; heat through.
  6. Serve & Garnish: Ladle into bowls; drizzle with crema, top with chips and cilantro.

Notes

For a lighter soup, use half-and-half or coconut milk instead of heavy cream. Adjust chipotle powder to control spice level.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmer
  • Cuisine: Southwestern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg

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