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chicken tortilla soup

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Kim Cleaves
@KC2633
Monticello, MN

Typically I make this with chicken but hey....we have a lot of leftover turkey. This is a cheater dump and heat recipe that I came up with a few years ago when everyone in my house was sick with a bad cold. An exceptional way to use up that leftover turkey from Thanksgiving.

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(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken tortilla soup

  • 1 - 2 lb
    cooked chicken or turkey, chopped
  • 1 can
    sweet corn, drained
  • 1 can
    black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 32 oz
    chicken stock
  • 24 oz
    jar of salsa, medium heat (use the heat you like)
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 4 oz
    diced green chiles
  • 1 can
    crushed tomatoes
  • 1 - 3 Tbsp
    key lime juice (to taste)
  • sour cream
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • tortilla chips

How To Make chicken tortilla soup

  • 1
    Dump in the first seven in stock pot. Heat to boiling, simmer for about 15 minutes. Add lime juice one tablespoon at a time, to taste.
  • 2
    Put in a bowl and add sour cream, cheese and crushed tortilla chips to taste. Enjoy!
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