MAX & ERMA'S CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP - SUE'S ORIGINAL CLONE
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
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
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Cris Rangel
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the chicken and the tortillas, and they don't even realize they're eating vegetables.
Noreddine Belhadj Cheikh
[email protected]I love how easy this soup is to make. I can usually have it on the table in about 30 minutes.
Ayub Jemal
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a very affordable meal.
bijaya kumal
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always delicious. I love the combination of chicken, vegetables, and spices.
Jega Jega
[email protected]This soup is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually serve it with a side of sour cream and tortilla chips.
SM Sultan
[email protected]I love the flavor of this soup! The chicken is tender and the broth is flavorful. I also like the addition of the tortillas, which add a nice texture.
Tar Sphe
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it's also very filling.
Deece Cassius
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make it with rotisserie chicken, but you could also use leftover grilled or roasted chicken.
Mike Dan
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add some extra vegetables, like corn and black beans, to make it even more hearty.
Mahim rahman Labib
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the broth is rich and flavorful, and the tortillas add a nice texture and flavor.