NEIMAN MARCUS' TORTILLA SOUP CON QUESO

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This now classic soup was created in the early 1970's when Tex-Mex was becoming popular. It's still a favorite nation wide. Note: This is a good make ahead soup, however if you are making it for future use, do not add the cream, cheese or tortilla chips until just before serving. Store soup in the frig or freezer and add the omitted ingredients before serving.

Provided by lynnski LA

Categories     Tex Mex

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups onions, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons cumin, ground
3/4 cup flour, all purpose
2 quarts chicken broth or 2 quarts vegetarian broth
1 / 2 cups tomatoes, crushed (canned)
1/2 cup salsa, picante -style, mild (to taste)
2 cups cream, heavy
3 cups cheese, grated monterey jack
tortilla chips, for garnish (amount to taste) (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the butter and oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat, add the onions, garlic, jalapeno and cumin; saute about 4 minutes, until onions are translucent.
  • Turn the heat to low, stir in the flour, cook for a minute longer.
  • Add the broth (chicken or vegetarian) and stir with a wire wisk until smooth.
  • Add the tomatoes and salsa, cover the pan, and simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Just before serving, add the cream and bring the soup to boiling.
  • Turn off the heat and add the cheese, stir until it's melted.
  • Ladle into warm bowls, sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips and garnish with more cheese, if desired.

Frakow
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This soup was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors. It was the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Md.Prānto Islam Somrat
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I always make a big batch and freeze the leftovers. It's the perfect soup to have on hand for a quick and easy meal.


Jordan Tennon
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can use leftover chicken or turkey in it. It's the perfect soup for a cold day.


Hardexman Engineer
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This soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I added some extra broth and it was much better.


Robert Henderson
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and very delicious. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Ru wi Bea
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of the tortilla chips, cheese, and chicken. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Keelei Bell
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The soup was good, but I found it to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Trina Crawson
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This soup was very easy to make and it turned out great! I used a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies instead of fresh tomatoes, and it was still delicious. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Akinkuolie Omorinsola
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less chili powder.


Abuukar muuse cismaan Abuukar muuse cismaan
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I made this soup for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It was so easy to make, and the ingredients were easy to find. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Justin Waller
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This tortilla soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were complex and well-balanced, and the queso fresco added a nice richness and creaminess. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup agai