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Unctuous and Earthy Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

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This rich, velvety Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup features tender shredded chicken, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a creamy backdrop that balances the tang of lime and the smokiness of chili powder. A perfect comforting meal.

Ingredients

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2 tbsp unsalted butter

1 large yellow onion, finely diced

1 red bell pepper, finely diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained

6 cups chicken stock, low sodium

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

1 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

Juice of 1 large lime

4 corn tortillas, sliced into thin strips

2 tbsp neutral oil (for frying)

Optional Garnishes: Shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and bell pepper until softened, about seven to eight minutes.

2. Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Cook for sixty seconds until the spices are intensely fragrant.

3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer gently, covered, for twenty minutes.

4. While the soup simmers, fry the tortilla strips in hot oil until crispy. Remove and drain; lightly sprinkle with salt.

5. Remove soup from heat. Use an immersion blender to partially blend to desired consistency.

6. Return to low heat. Stir in the cooked shredded chicken, heavy cream, and cilantro. Heat through gently for five minutes, ensuring it does not boil.

7. Taste, then stir in the fresh lime juice. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.

8. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish generously.

Notes

For a silky texture, blend half the soup in a regular blender. Do not boil the soup after adding the heavy cream to prevent separation. Use a high-quality chicken stock for the best flavor base.

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