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Chicken Tortilla Soup II

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I'm getting tired of seeing the so-called tortilla soup recipes running around that are nothing but a glorified chicken soup with tortillas added. Here's the real McCoy. Similar to the recipe at Houston's restaurant (modified, of course, to suit my tastes) For a beef version check out my recipe #261711.

Chicken Tortilla Soup II

Chicken Tortilla Soup II

Chicken Tortilla Soup II
Chicken Tortilla Soup II
Chicken Tortilla Soup II

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Cooking Information

Total Time

70 mins

Prep Time

20 mins

Servings

8

Ingredients

14 items

Directions

14 steps
50 mins
  1. 1

    Saute carrots, onions, celery in corn oil, garlic, salt and pepper until tender.

  2. 2

    Add chicken broth and bring to boil.

  3. 3

    Add tomatoes, Rotel, taco seasoning, and chicken.

  4. 4

    Cut Tortillas into small pieces and add to broth mixture.

  5. 5

    Let boil for 45 minutes or until tortillas are thoroughly incorporated into soup stirring occasionally to keep from sticking.

  6. 6

    Reduce heat and add 8 oz. cheese. Simmer for additional 10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add milk and simmer for additional 10 minutes.

  8. 8

    If thicker soup is desired, add more diced tortillas and let incorporate into soup.

  9. 9

    Garnish with shredded cheese and broken tortilla chips.

  10. 10

    Substitutions: 1 cup Masa Harina (Masa Flour) for 1 10 ct. package of corn tortillas.

  11. 11

    Mix masa with 1 cup cold water, then add masa flour mix into soup. If thicker soup is desired, add more masa/water mix.

  12. 12

    If you don't want to use the seasoning packet, substitute 1/2 teaspoons cumin + 1 tsp, chili powder.

  13. 13

    You can also use grilled chicken fajita meat for poached diced chicken.

  14. 14

    NOTE: If you use FLOUR tortillas, as some people have, you WILL end up with a "TORTILLA MESS", this recipe is for CORN tortillas. Don't go blaming me and giving me a bad review because you used the wrong stuff.

Ingredients

14 items
AMT
UNIT
INGREDIENT

Main Ingredients

8.00
oz
carrot(ounces s , diced)
8.00
oz
celery(ounces)
8.00
oz
onion(ounces s , diced)
0.50
tsp
garlic powder(teaspoon or 1 garlic clove , diced)
0.13
tsp
salt(teaspoon)
0.25
tsp
pepper(teaspoon)
4.00
can
broth((15 ounce) chicken)
1.00
can
tomato((15 ounce) es , diced (optional))
1.00
can
rotel tomatoes((10 ounce) & chilies , diced)
10.00
pcs
corn((8 inch) , tortillas (not flour, cut into small pieces, about 1-in x1-in))
12.00
oz
chicken(ounces meat , poached, diced)
1.00
cup
milk(or 1 sour cream)
12.00
oz
jack cheese(ounces monterey or 12 ounces mexican blend cheese, shredded)
1.00
pcs
tortilla(corn chips , broken into small pieces for garnish)