creamy chicken tortilla soup
This is a great take on a Southwestern favorite. Perfect for a chilly evening.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
The aroma of this chicken soup while cooking makes you practically giddy to fill up your bowl and give it a try! It's creamy and filled with Southwest flavor. Easy to make, this is guaranteed to warm ya up on a cold night.
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
2 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 large rotisserie chicken, boned and skinned
- 1 package cream cheese (8 oz)
- 1 package taco seasoning mix
- 1 large stalk celery, sliced thin or chopped
- 2 - carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 can mild green chilies (these come in small cans, 4 oz)
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 4+ cups water (as needed)
- 1 package shredded cheddar, jack or Mexican blend cheese (8 oz)
- - salt and pepper, to taste
- 1-2 - avocados, sliced (optional)
- 1 package tortilla chips
How To Make creamy chicken tortilla soup
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Step 1Break up boned chicken into bite-sized pieces.
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Step 2In a 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.
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Step 3To serve, put tortilla chips in the bottom of a bowl. Ladle hot soup on top. Sprinkle with cheese and add avocado slices, if desired. This is terrific served with cornbread or cheese bread.
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Culture:
Mexican
Category:
Chicken Soups
Category:
Cream Soups
Keyword:
#creamy
Keyword:
#taco
Keyword:
#comfort-food
Keyword:
#chicken tortilla soup
Collection:
Soup's On!
Ingredient:
Chicken
Method:
Stove Top
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