Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe 🌟

 🌟 Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe 🌟

Warm your soul with this hearty and creamy chicken tortilla soup 🥣. Packed with bold flavors and a touch of spice, it's the perfect comfort food!

🌿 Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil 🛢️

1 lb chicken breast, diced 🍗

1 small onion, chopped 🧅

3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄

1 tsp chili powder 🌶️

1 tsp cumin

4 cups chicken broth 🍲

1 cup heavy cream or milk 🥛

1 cup canned diced tomatoes with green chilies 🍅

1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed) 🫘

1 cup corn kernels 🌽

Salt and pepper to taste 🧂

Crispy tortilla strips and fresh cilantro for garnish 🌱

🥄 Instructions

Cook the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until lightly browned. Remove and set aside. 🍗

Sauté Veggies

In the same pot, add onion and garlic. Sauté until fragrant. Stir in chili powder and cumin. 🧄🌶️

Simmer the Soup

Add chicken broth, heavy cream, tomatoes, black beans, and corn. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower to a simmer. Add the cooked chicken back to the pot. 🍲

Season

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to blend. ✨

Serve

Ladle the soup into bowls, top with crispy tortilla strips, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Enjoy warm! 🥣🌮

This Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a delightful mix of creaminess and zest. Perfect for cozy nights! 🌟

Bonne cuisine ! 👩 🍳

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1. Q: What is your favorite dish to cook?

A: My favorite dish to cook is spaghetti with homemade tomato sauce. I enjoy boiling the pasta until it is perfectly soft and then mixing it with a rich sauce made from fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs. It is simple, delicious, and reminds me of family dinners.

2. Q: How often do you cook at home?

A: I cook at home almost every day because I like eating fresh and healthy food. Cooking also helps me relax after a long day, and it’s much cheaper than eating at restaurants all the time.

3. Q: Do you prefer baking or frying?

A: I prefer baking because it is healthier and doesn’t require a lot of oil. I also like the smell of baked food filling the kitchen, especially when I am making cakes or bread.

4. Q: What ingredients do you always keep in your kitchen?

A: I always keep basic ingredients like salt, pepper, olive oil, onions, garlic, and flour. These are essential for most recipes, and I can prepare many dishes just by adding vegetables or meat.

5. Q: Have you ever tried cooking a foreign recipe?

A: Yes, I have tried cooking Italian pizza at home. I made the dough from scratch, added tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil, and baked it in the oven. It was a fun experience and very tasty.

6. Q: What is the easiest meal you can prepare?

A: The easiest meal I can prepare is an omelette. I just beat some eggs, add a little salt, pepper, and maybe some cheese or vegetables, and cook it in a pan for a few minutes.

7. Q: Which spices do you use the most?

A: I use cumin, paprika, black pepper, and oregano the most. These spices add a lot of flavor to my dishes, especially when I cook meat, chicken, or soups.

8. Q: Do you follow recipes or cook from memory?

A: I usually cook from memory because I know most of my favorite recipes by heart. Sometimes, I check recipes online when I want to try something new.

9. Q: Have you ever made bread from scratch?

A: Yes, I have made bread at home before. I mixed flour, yeast, salt, and water, kneaded the dough, and let it rise for a few hours before baking it. The smell of fresh bread is amazing.

10. Q: What is the most difficult dish you’ve ever cooked?

A: The most difficult dish I’ve cooked is lasagna. It takes a long time because you have to prepare the pasta, the meat sauce, the cheese sauce, and then layer everything before baking it.

11. Q: Do you prefer sweet or savory dishes?

A: I prefer sweet dishes because I love desserts. Cakes, cookies, and puddings are my favorite, especially anything with chocolate.

12. Q: How do you usually season your food?

A: I usually season my food with salt, black pepper, and a mix of herbs like oregano, thyme, and rosemary. For some dishes, I also add lemon juice or vinegar for extra flavor.

13. Q: What is your favorite dessert to make?

A: My favorite dessert to make is chocolate cake. I enjoy melting the chocolate, mixing it with butter, sugar, and eggs, and baking it until it’s soft and moist.

14. Q: Do you enjoy cooking for guests?

A: Yes, I enjoy cooking for guests very much. It makes me happy to see people enjoying my food, and it’s a great way to spend time together.

15. Q: Have you ever created your own recipe?

A: Yes, I created a special salad recipe with lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and a dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice, and honey. It’s fresh, sweet, and sour at the same time.