Chicken tortilla soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of chicken, vegetables, and spices creates a delicious and satisfying soup that is sure to please everyone at the table. This copycat recipe of the popular soup from Max and Erma's restaurant is a great way to enjoy this classic dish at home. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe will help you create a delicious bowl of chicken tortilla soup that is sure to become a family favorite.
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MAX & ERMA'S CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
Make and share this Max & Erma's Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by barbacious
Categories Mexican
Time 1h15m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Add all to large pot. Bring to a boil and simmer 1 hour. Can be topped with:.
- flour tortilla chips, cut into strips and fried.
- or shredded cheese.
- I did not add the cilantro, red chili powder, salt or pepper. (I forgot).
- I also used fat free soups where I could.
- This was still delicious.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.6, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 41.4, Sodium 1457.4, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 13.8
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP - MAX AND ERMA'S COPYCAT
This is an excellent copy cat recipe of the soup that is served at Max and Erma's restaurant food chain. This is my Dh's favorite soup. The cilantro is optional I make it without it. This recipe makes a lot and is wonderful as leftovers. Next time I'm going to half the recipe as it's only the two of us.
Provided by ACTanksley
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h8m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large pot mix all soups until they appear to be somewhat smooth and well mixed.
- Then add the remainder of the ingredients to the salt and pepper. Bring the soup to a full boil and reducing heat to simmer for 1 hour stirring occasionally.
- While the soup is simmering cut the four chicken breasts in to small chunks. Cook them in a separate pan. Once the soup has simmered for an hour add the pieces of the cooked chicken to the soup. Let the soup remain on simmer for another hour. (This is a good time to see if you need to add more chili powder). Continue to stir the soup making sure nothing sits at that bottom of the pan for a long period of time.
- While the soup cooks the last hour, cut however many tortillas you want into thin slices. Take about 1/3 of them and throw them into the soup and allow them to cook with the soup. The remaining you can lightly fry in the oil until they are golden to place on top of the soup when it's done.
- Enjoy.
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP (MAX AND ERMA'S COPYCAT)
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large pot mix all soups until they appear to be somewhat smooth and well mixed. Then add the remainder of the ingredients to the salt and pepper. Bring the soup to a full boil and reducing heat to simmer for 1 hour stirring occasionally. While the soup is simmering cut the four chicken breasts in to small chunks. Cook them in a separate pan. Once the soup has simmered for an hour add the pieces of the cooked chicken to the soup. Let the soup remain on simmer for another hour. (This is a good time to see if you need to add more chili powder). Continue to stir the soup making sure nothing sits at that bottom of the pan for a long period of time. While the soup cooks the last hour, cut however many tortillas you want into thin slices. Take about 1/3 of them and throw them into the soup and allow them to cook with the soup. The remaining you can lightly fry in the oil until they are golden to place on top of the soup when it's done.
MAX & ERMA'S CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by theresaoneil
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in small amounts of chicken broth at a time, then whisk in milk. Reduce heat to low and stir in Velveeta cubes; stir until melted. Stir in Rotel, chicken, and spices. Once soup is heated through, it is ready to serve at this point. However, if you wish to make tortilla strips, it can sit over low heat while they are made. Stir the soup occasionally. Spoon a ladleful of soup into a bowl, add a handful of shredded cheese, then spoon another ladleful of soup over cheese. Sprinkle tortilla strips over top. Repeat for remaining servings. If you want to save a lot of time, use crumbled tortilla chips instead of tortilla strips. As a substitute for Rotel, you can use 1 1/2 cups of salsa. Spiciness can be easily adjusted by using spicy Rotel or salsa and/or adding cayenne pepper to the soup.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken. Shred or dice the chicken before adding it to the soup.
- For a more flavorful soup, use chicken broth instead of water. You can also add a teaspoon of chicken bouillon granules or powder.
- If you don't have any tortilla chips on hand, you can use crushed Doritos or Fritos. Just be sure to crush them into small pieces so they don't overpower the soup.
- To make the soup creamier, add a cup of sour cream or heavy cream. Stir it in just before serving.
- For a spicy soup, add a teaspoon of chili powder or cayenne pepper. You can also top the soup with diced jalapeƱos or chopped green chiles.
- Serve the soup with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, diced avocado, sour cream, and salsa. You can also serve it with lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor.
Conclusion:
This chicken tortilla soup copycat recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic Mexican dish at home. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this soup is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're craving a warm and comforting meal, give this recipe a try.
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