This Chicken Tortilla Soup is perfect for busy weeknights. It comes together in one pot and is loaded with flavor. The addition of orzo pasta makes it a filling and complete meal in itself!
Add oil to a large soup pot and sauté onions over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Next, add the bell pepper, chicken broth, water, tomatoes, green chiles, cumin, smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder and salt. (Everything but the orzo, corn, chicken and heavy cream.) Stir well.
Turn heat to medium-high and bring pot to a boil. Once it’s boiling, add the orzo. Stir well.
Boil the orzo for the time stated on package (usually about 9-10 minutes).
Once orzo is cooked, turn heat down to medium and add the corn, chicken and heavy cream.
Stir well and let it all cook for about 2-3 minutes, just enough to warm up the extra ingredients.
Pour into a bowl and add lime juice, cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado and crushed tortilla chips. Enjoy!