CHEESY TORTILLA SOUP

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My daughter came up with this dish when trying to duplicate a soup she sampled at a restaurant. I always pass on to her the rave reviews. -LaVonda Owen, Marlow, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 envelope chicken fajita seasoning mix
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1/3 cup canned diced tomatoes with chiles
1 cup cubed Velveeta
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Guacamole and tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Prepare fajita mix according to package directions; add chicken and marinate as directed. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil until no longer pink; remove from skillet and cool slightly. Using 2 forks, shred chicken; set aside. , In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add the tomatoes, Velveeta and 1 cup Monterey Jack; cook and stir until cheese is melted. , Stir in cream and reserved chicken; heat through (do not boil). Sprinkle with cheddar and remaining Monterey Jack cheese; top with guacamole and chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 1273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Asmatullah Amiri
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I loved this soup! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing.


Pawan Yadav
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, cheesy, and so delicious.


Raja Bakar Majeed
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I thought the soup was a bit too salty. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Hamza Hami
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The soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend it.


MD Bokkor mia
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This soup was amazing! I will definitely be making it again and again.


troia jackson
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I found this soup to be a bit too thick. I added some extra broth and it was perfect.


Promise Mafojane
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now my go-to soup recipe.


Fredrick Benfield
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Overall, I thought this soup was great. I would definitely make it again.


seek
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This soup was a little too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Chris Warnecke
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I'm not a big fan of tortilla soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so creamy and cheesy. I loved it!


AMANDA RUST
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I thought the soup was a little bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Yaxye Mukhtar
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This soup was easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


ayeshia sutton
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of the cheese, chicken, and corn.


Md Nurr
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This cheesy tortilla soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the soup was so creamy and flavorful.