Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Name: Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 large rotisserie chicken, boned and skinned; 1 pkg cream cheese; 1 pkg taco seasoning mix; 1 large stalk celery, sliced thin or chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 can(s) petite diced tomatoes; 1 can(s) mild green chilis (these come in small cans); 1 qt chicken broth; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 4+ c water (as needed); 1 pkg shredded cheddar, jack or Mexican blend cheese; salt and pepper to taste; 1-2 avocados, sliced. (optional); 1 pkg tortilla chips

By Kim Wiese
@kimwiese

This is a great take on a Southwestern favorite. Perfect for a chilly evening.

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The aroma of this soup while cooking makes you practically giddy to fill up your bowl and give it a try! Save a little time by buying a prepared rotisserie chicken - Works like a charm. The Test Kitchen

Rating:

★★★★★ 12 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

Prep:

1 Hr

Cook:

2 Hr

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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1 large

rotisserie chicken, boned and skinned
1 pkg

cream cheese
1 pkg

taco seasoning mix
1 large

stalk celery, sliced thin or chopped
2

carrots, peeled and chopped
1 can(s)

petite diced tomatoes
1 can(s)

mild green chilis (these come in small cans)
1 qt

chicken broth
1 small

yellow onion, chopped
4+ c

water (as needed)
1 pkg

shredded cheddar, jack or Mexican blend cheese
·

salt and pepper to taste
1-2

avocados, sliced. (optional)
1 pkg

tortilla chips

How to Make Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Step-by-Step

Break up boned chicken into bite-sized pieces. In large soup pot, combine all ingredients except the tortilla chips, shredded cheese, and the avocados. Cook over medium heat until soup comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for a couple of hours, stirring occasionally.
To serve, put tortilla chips in bottom of bowl, ladle hot soup on top, sprinkle with cheese and with avocado slices, if desired.

This is terrific served with cornbread or cheese bread.

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