Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup: Cozy Comfort with Turkey Bacon
Discover the warmth and comfort of this creamy chicken tortilla soup, enhanced with the richness of turkey bacon for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup corn
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened.
- Add chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, black beans, chicken broth, corn, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted and combined.
- Serve with diced avocado, crushed tortilla chips, and crumbled turkey bacon on top.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- This soup is even better the next day as the flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 10 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg