Martina McBride's Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Martina McBride's Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

from southernliving.com

Treat your family to this comforting creamy chicken tortilla soup from Martina McBride's cookbook, Martina's Kitchen Mix. It's sure to become a family weeknight staple.

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
  • 1 medium yellow onion, 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 masa harina
  • 1 1/3 cups milk
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (16-ounce) can pinto 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

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook chicken: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place in a greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Pour 1 cup of the broth over the top and cover. Bake 45 minutes or until done. Remove the chicken, reserving the cooking liquid. Shred the meat with 2 forks.

  2. 2

    Cook onion and jalapeño: Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add the onion and jalapeño; cook 3 minutes. Add the garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add the remaining 3 cups broth, reserved cooking liquid, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Add milk and masa: Whisk together the masa and milk until blended. Stir into the soup. Cook over medium-high, stirring frequently, 10 minutes or until the mixture boils and thickens slightly.

  4. 4

    Finish soup: Stir in the chicken, black beans, pinto beans, and corn. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cream and sour cream. Serve with the desired garnishes.