Best 3 Max Ermas Chicken Tortilla Soup Sues Original Clone Recipes

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"Max Erma's Chicken Tortilla Soup Sue's Original Clone" is a savory and flavorful soup that has been enjoyed by many people for years. The original recipe was created by Sue, a former employee of Max Erma's, and has since become a popular dish among home cooks. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make your own version of this classic soup, using ingredients that are easily accessible and techniques that are simple to follow. Let's get started on this culinary journey and create a delicious and comforting bowl of "Max Erma's Chicken Tortilla Soup Sue's Original Clone"!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MAX & ERMA'S CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP - SUE'S ORIGINAL CLONE



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In 2001 I attempted to duplicate Max & Erma's (well-known mid-west restaurant chain) chicken tortilla soup. It elicits favorable compliments every time that I serve it. Rather than prepare a time-consuming cream/milk base, I chose to use condensed soups. With the addition of the other ingredients, the end result is a tasty, spicy, flavorful southwestern soup.

Provided by Sue S.

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 2h30m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans Campbell's Cream of Chicken Soup
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans Campbell's condensed cream of celery soup
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans Campbell's cheddar cheese soup
2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup picante salsa (Pace brand medium hot)
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can green chilies (Ortega brand)
1 medium onion, chopped
4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red new mexico chile powder (NOTE -- This is not the same as ordinary red chili powder. It can often be found in specialty foods)
salt and pepper, to your taste
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 cooked chicken breasts, cut into small chunks
10 flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1/2 lb colby cheese

Steps:

  • In a large (8-10 quart) stockpot combine and whisk together until smooth all eight cans of soup.
  • Add chicken broth. Add tomatoes, salsa, green chiles, onion, garlic, 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.
  • While soup is simmering, make your soup toppings: Cut flour tortillas into small thin strips. Heat oil and deep fry tortilla strips until lightly browned. Shred cheese.
  • To serve: Ladle soup into bowls, top with shredded cheese and fried tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639, Fat 48.5, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 58.3, Sodium 1691.3, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.3, Protein 22

MAX & ERMA'S CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP RECIPE - (3.8/5)



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Provided by theresaoneil

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
8 ounces Velveeta processed cheese food, cubed
10 ounces can Rotel tomatoes and chilies
2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
4 to 6 flour tortillas
Colby Jack cheese, shredded or Mexican blend cheese, shredded

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.

MAX & ERMA'S CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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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

2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of celery soup
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cheddar cheese soup
2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup salsa (chunky)
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red chili powder
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your soup the best flavor. If possible, use organic chicken, fresh vegetables, and homemade chicken broth.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When adding the ingredients to the pot, make sure not to overcrowd it. This will prevent the soup from cooking evenly.
  • Simmer gently: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Season to taste: Taste the soup before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, chili powder, or cumin.
  • Garnish with your favorite toppings: When serving, garnish the soup with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, or tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

Max Erma's Chicken Tortilla Soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With its creamy broth, tender chicken, and flavorful vegetables, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you're following the original recipe or Sue's clone, you're sure to enjoy this classic soup. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give Max Erma's Chicken Tortilla Soup a try.

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