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Tortilla Soup

Lori Wallace-Roberts
This tasty tortilla soup is similar to that much loved one over at Max & Erma's!
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can cheddar soup
  • 1 can cream of mushroom
  • 21/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes
  • 1 coup salsa
  • 1 can diced green chilies
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 ea garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 oz cooked chicken, diced or shredded
  • 8 oz cheddar jack cheese, shredded
  • tortilla strips
  • black pepper, to taste
  • cayenne pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Combine all 4 cans of soup in a large saucepan over low heat and whisk until smooth.
  • Mix in the chicken broth, Rotel tomatoes, green chilies, salsa, garlic, onion powder and cayenne pepper.
  • Bring mixture to a boil and continue stirring to keep it from sticking.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for about an hour.
  • Mix in the chicken breast and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
  • While soup is simmering, slice up some fresh tortillas and deep fry in a few inches of oil for 2-3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towel.
  • Assemble individual servings. Ladle soup into bowl and top with a handful of cheese, along with deep fried tortilla chips for crunch.
Keyword soup, tortilla soup
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