Ingredients
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1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola or avocado
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1 cup chopped onion
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
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6 corn tortillas, chopped
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
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4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
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¾ cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
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1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
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Fresh cilantro, sour cream and/or guacamole for garnish
Directions
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 cup onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add 3 cloves garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add 5 cups broth, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can chiles, 6 corn tortillas, 2 teaspoons chili powder and 1 teaspoon cumin. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
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Add 2 cups shredded chicken and 4 ounces cream cheese, stirring until the cream cheese is melted. Remove from heat. Combine ¾ cup shredded cheese and 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch in a small bowl and gradually add to the soup, stirring until melted. Return the pot to medium heat and cook until hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve the soup with cilantro, sour cream and/or guacamole, if desired.
