Chicken tortilla soup is a delightful dish combining Mexican and American flavors. It's an easy-to-make soup that can be customized to suit your taste preferences. This delectable soup is a go-to comfort food, perfect for a cold day or a quick dinner. This article will guide you through the process of creating a delicious and hearty chicken tortilla soup, "Chicken Tortilla Soup II".
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CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP II
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.
Provided by Eddie Shipman
Categories Clear Soup
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Saute carrots, onions, celery in corn oil, garlic, salt and pepper until tender.
- Add chicken broth and bring to boil.
- Add tomatoes, Rotel, taco seasoning, and chicken.
- Cut Tortillas into small pieces and add to broth mixture.
- Let boil for 45 minutes or until tortillas are thoroughly incorporated into soup stirring occasionally to keep from sticking.
- Reduce heat and add 8 oz. cheese. Simmer for additional 10 minutes.
- Add milk and simmer for additional 10 minutes.
- If thicker soup is desired, add more diced tortillas and let incorporate into soup.
- Garnish with shredded cheese and broken tortilla chips.
- Substitutions: 1 cup Masa Harina (Masa Flour) for 1 10 ct. package of corn tortillas.
- Mix masa with 1 cup cold water, then add masa flour mix into soup. If thicker soup is desired, add more masa/water mix.
- If you don't want to use the seasoning packet, substitute 1/2 teaspoons cumin + 1 tsp, chili powder.
- You can also use grilled chicken fajita meat for poached diced chicken.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.1, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 74.2, Sodium 1569, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.8, Protein 26.8
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP II
Easy to make ahead and makes great leftovers too!
Provided by Trey
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Tortilla Soup Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large stock pot heat oil. Add tortillas, garlic, cilantro and onion. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add cumin, chili powder, bay leaves and chicken stock. Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium and add salt and cayenne. Simmer for 30 minutes remove bay leaves and stir in chicken. Heat through and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 796.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
SIX-CAN CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP II
Tom loves chicken tortilla soup. It's a soup that is served over tortilla chips. Pretty good! This is the easiest one I've found and no one has ever noticed the differece... just open six cans, dump it in a pot, heat it up and voila. Dinner!
Provided by CandyTX
Categories Mexican
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Open all of the the cans.
- Pour everything into a large saucepan or stock pot.
- Simmer over medium heat until chicken is heated through.
- Serve over tortilla chips in a bowl.
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP II
My husband & I have found this recipe to be nice and thick and tastes similar to Claim Jumper's.
Provided by mama.sears
Categories Stocks
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large stock pot heat oil. Add tortillas, garlic, cilantro and onion. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add cumin, chili powder, bay leaves and chicken stock. Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium and add salt and cayenne. Simmer for 30 minutes remove bay leaves and stir in chicken. Heat through and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.4, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 68.6, Sodium 1538.2, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 5, Sugar 7, Protein 33
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Start by mixing together the cumin, 1 teaspoon of the chilli powder, the garlic powder and salt. Drizzle the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the spice mixture. Set the rest of the spice mixture aside. Bake until the chicken is cooked all the way through, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove it from the oven. Cut the chicken into cubes and set aside.
- Next, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Throw in the onions, green and red bell peppers and garlic. Throw in a tablespoon of the spice mixture used to season the chicken. Add a little extra chilli powder (about 1/4 teaspoon) for heat. Stir to cook the vegetables until they begin to turn golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the cubed chicken and diced tomatoes, juice and all. Add the chicken broth, hot water and tomato paste. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Add the drained black beans. Next, mix together the cornmeal with 1/2 cup water. Add the mixture to the pot, and then simmer the soup for 10 to 15 minutes. Give it a taste and add salt or seasonings as needed; be sure to not under salt it!
- Cut the tortillas into uniform 2- to 3-inch strips. Stir most of them into the soup just before serving. This is what makes tortilla soup tortilla soup! Turn off the heat and get ready to serve it up. Ladle the soup into a bowl, then add avocado, red onion, sour cream, cilantro and extra tortilla strips to the top. The more toppings on tortilla soup, the merrier.
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP III
Easy and delicious! Chicken, corn, cilantro, salsa - your favorite Mexican flavors served up hot. Viva Mexico!
Provided by Julie
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Tortilla Soup Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, saute the garlic and onion in the butter or margarine for 5 minutes. Add flour and stir well, cooking for 1 minute more. Add the broth and half-and-half. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
- Add the soup, salsa, corn, chicken, cumin, fajita seasoning and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Stir and continue to heat for 15 minutes. Crumble tortilla chips into individual bowls, add 1/2 ounce shredded cheese to each bowl and ladle in soup. Top each bowl with more crumbled chips, remaining 1/2 ounce cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 852.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65.7 g, Cholesterol 138.6 mg, Fat 48.9 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 41.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.8 g, Sodium 2165.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
HOMEMADE CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chilies, garlic, jalapeno and cumin; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Stir in chicken., Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. Top servings with chips and cheese., Freeze option: Before adding chips and cheese, cool soup; freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Add chips and cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
CHICKEN SOUP II
Delicious chicken soup with tortellini and spinach. Top with parmesan cheese.
Provided by ROZZZZZ
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water and place chicken thighs in the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until meat falls from the bone, 45 minutes. Remove chicken, cut up meat and return meat to the pot.
- Stir in chicken bouillon, onion, garlic, celery, carrots and bell pepper; simmer until vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Stir in frozen spinach and cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in water until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve.
- Stir tortellini into soup and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in reserved egg noodles, salt and pepper. Heat through and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 743.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP I
This chicken tortilla soup is quick to make, flavorful, and filling! Serve with warm corn bread or tortillas. This also freezes well. Garnish with chopped fresh avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, crushed tortilla chips, or green onion!
Provided by Star Pooley
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Tortilla Soup Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a medium stock pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in oil until soft. Stir in chili powder, oregano, tomatoes, broth, and water. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in corn, hominy, chiles, beans, cilantro, and chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Ladle soup into individual serving bowls, and top with crushed tortilla chips, avocado slices, cheese, and chopped green onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 943.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP II
Easy to make ahead and makes great leftovers too!
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories Tortilla Soup
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large stock pot heat oil. Add tortillas, garlic, cilantro and onion. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add cumin, chili powder, bay leaves and chicken stock. Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium and add salt and cayenne. Simmer for 30 minutes remove bay leaves and stir in chicken. Heat through and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 796.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
Tips:
- To make the soup creamier, blend or puree some of the soup before serving.
- Add some chopped avocado or sour cream to each bowl of soup for an extra creamy and flavorful touch.
- For a spicier soup, add a diced jalapeño pepper or some chili powder to the pot.
- If you don't have any corn tortillas on hand, you can use flour tortillas instead.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken, or it will become tough and dry.
- Serve the soup with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, or sour cream.
Conclusion:
Chicken tortilla soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. This soup is also a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chicken tortilla soup a try.
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