When the weather starts to turn chilly, there's nothing quite like a comforting bowl of soup to warm you up. And when it comes to Mexican-inspired soups, few dishes are as beloved as chicken tortilla soup. This classic recipe is full of flavor, thanks to a combination of spices, fresh vegetables, and tender chicken. Plus, it's hearty and filling, making it a perfect meal for a cold winter night. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chicken tortilla soup recipe, you've come to the right place. This version from Debbie's Diner is sure to become a family favorite.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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
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.
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.
MAX & ERMA'S CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP (DEBBIE'S VERSION)
Steps:
- In a large stockpot combine and whisk together until smooth all eight cans of soup. Add chicken broth. Add tomatoes, salsa, green chilies, saute onion and garlic in oil then add. Add chile powder, salt and pepper. Bring all ingredients to a full boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Add cilantro and chicken breast chunks. Simmer another hour. To serve: ladle soup into bowls, top with shredded cheese and tortilla strips. I double this recipe and use a 12 quart stockpot. Enjoy!
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to the soup. Good choices include onions, celery, carrots, bell peppers, and corn.
- For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water.
- Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and chili powder.
- Add shredded chicken to the soup for a protein boost.
- Garnish the soup with sour cream, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips before serving.
Conclusion:
Max Erma's Chicken Tortilla Soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its creamy broth, tender chicken, and flavorful vegetables, this soup is sure to please the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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