Creamy Tex-Mex Chicken Soup (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cooked and shredded
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
06 - 1 (4 oz) can green chilies, undrained
07 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
08 - 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
09 - 4 cups chicken broth
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
12 - 1 teaspoon paprika
13 - ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
15 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
16 - ½ cup heavy cream

→ For Garnish

17 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
18 - 1 cup tortilla strips (or crushed tortilla chips)
19 - Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
20 - Sliced avocado (optional)
21 - Lime wedges (optional)

# Let's Cook!:

01 - In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes per side). Remove, cool slightly, then shred using two forks. Alternatively, use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken
02 - In the same pot, add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant
03 - Add diced tomatoes, green chilies, black beans, corn, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes to meld flavors
04 - Add softened cream cheese to the pot and stir until melted and combined with the broth. Pour in heavy cream and stir until soup becomes creamy and smooth
05 - Stir in the shredded chicken and simmer for another 5-10 minutes to heat through and incorporate the chicken into the soup
06 - Ladle soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese, tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, and a squeeze of lime juice as desired

# Cook's Notes:

01 - Use rotisserie chicken to save time
02 - Soup can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days
03 - Add more chicken broth to adjust thickness if needed

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