Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

• Prep: 45min

• Cook: 1hr

• Yields: 8 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 tablespoon canola oil

• 2 shallots, chopped

• 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, chopped

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomatoes with diced green chiles, undrained

• 1/3 cup flour

• 1 1/3 cups milk

• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup fresh or frozen corn

• 2/3 cup heavy cream

• 1/3 cup sour cream

• Garnishes: shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, corn tortilla chips, hot sauce

Method

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place in a greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.

3. Pour 1 cup of the broth over the top and cover. Bake 45 minutes or until done.

4. Remove the chicken, reserving the cooking liquid. Shred the meat with 2 forks.

5. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add the shallots and jalapeño; cook 3 minutes.

6. Add the garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add the remaining 3 cups broth, reserved cooking liquid, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and tomatoes.

7. Whisk together the flour and milk until blended. Stir into the soup.

8. Cook over medium-high, stirring frequently, 10 minutes or until the mixture boils and thickens slightly.

9. Stir in the chicken, black beans and corn. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cream and sour cream.

10. Serve with the desired garnishes.