Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Makes4 servings
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 to 6 hours

Ingredients
Directions

Ingredients

1 tsp. olive oil
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth, unsalted
4 oz. tomato sauce
1 tsp. chipotle chili in adobo sauce, or more to taste
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
1/2 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 14.5-oz. can petite diced tomatoes
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1 lb. chicken breast, boneless, skinless (or pre-cooked and shredded; note the difference in directions below)
Himalayan or Celtic salt and ground black pepper to taste

For the cashew cream:

1/2 cup raw, unsalted cashews
1/4 cup water

Directions

STEP 1

Add the cashews to a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them soak while you prep the soup.

STEP 2

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Slowly add the chicken broth, tomato sauce, and chipotle adobo sauce and bring to a boil. Add the chopped cilantro and remove from heat. Pour into a crockpot. Add the remaining ingredients (aside from the cashew cream) to the crockpot and stir. Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours.

STEP 3

If using pre-cooked chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Slowly add the chicken broth, tomato sauce, and chipotle adobo sauce and bring to a boil. Add the remaining ingredients (aside from the cashew cream and the chicken) and stir. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.

STEP 4

Just before the soup is done, make the cashew cream. Drain the cashews and add them to a blender along with 1/4 cup of water. Blend on high for 1 minute or until very thick and creamy.

STEP 5

Remove the chicken and shred it. Add it back to the soup.

STEP 6

Add the cashew cream to the soup and stir until well mixed.

STEP 7

If using pre-cooked chicken: Add the shredded chicken to the soup along with the cashew cream and stir until well mixed.

STEP 8

Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with fresh chopped cilantro and tortilla chips if desired.

Nutritional information

Servings Per Container

1

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355

% Daily Value^*

14%

Total Fat 9g

8%

Total Carbohydrates 23g

Protein 41g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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