The country artist shares a comfort food staple, her favorite creamy chicken tortilla soup.
In her cookbook, the Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is certainly a fan-favorite.
“Flavorful and delicious, this is a creamy, comforting version of the classic.

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Tortilla strips are sprinkled over the top before serving.
The garnishes take it over the top.
Cook the soup as written, through the point of adding the chicken, beans, and corn.

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Cool to room temperature.
Cover or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to two days for the freshest flavor.
you’re free to also freeze the soup for up to two months for longer storage.

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Before serving, thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen.
Consider freezing in small portions so you’re able to reheat the soup quickly as needed.
But don’t just take our word for it:
SusanGee commented, “I love this recipe.

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I’ve made it many times.
I’ve doubled it and brought it to potlucks, where is has been devoured.
AnotherSouthern Livingcommunity member said, “The best Ive ever made !

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The addition of the masa gives it a very nice flavor and a little texture.
And it makes a lot.”
Finally, Jan D said, “Definitely a keeper as written.

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cantomatoes with diced green chiles, undrained
1/3cupmasa harina
1 1/3cupsmilk
1(15-oz.)
canblack beans, drained and rinsed
1(16-oz.)
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

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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.

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Remove the chicken, reserving the cooking liquid.
Shred the meat with 2 forks.
Cook onion and jalapeno:
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high.
Add the onion and jalapeno; cook 3 minutes.
Add the garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
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.
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.
Source
Excerpted fromMartina’s Kitchen Mixby Martina McBride.
Copyright 2018 Oxmoor House.
Reprinted with permission from Time Inc. Books, a division of Meredith Corporation.
New York, NY.
The combination of masa and milk is used to thicken the soup.
see to it to cook the soup until slightly thickened before proceeding with the recipe.
you could also increase the heat by serving with a generous dose of hot sauce.
Feel free to swap the chicken in this recipe for your favorite protein.