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Tortilla Soup II

SUBMITTED BY: Sheila PHOTO BY: Kristen

"You may thicken soup by adding the desired amount of tomato paste to the soup or extend the recipe by adding one 10-ounce can of tomato soup. Garnish with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and the tortilla strips."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 141 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  55 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine the chicken broth, green chilies, tomatoes with green chilies, onion, and garlic in a soup pot. Add the shredded chicken. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes.
  2. Add the lime juice, cilantro, cayenne, and cumin. Simmer for 10-15 minutes longer.
  3. Cut the tortillas into 1/2 x 2-inch strips. Fry in hot olive oil in skillet until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
  4. Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and the tortilla strips.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2005 by CAROLYN BOIANI
This soup was so good, and very easy to make. I used a rotisserie chicken (the whole thing,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2007 by CHELS
Followed the recipe as it is, and it turned out great! Not for the faint of heart, as it is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2007 by patriotizm
I did not start out to make this particular recipe, but found I didn't have the ingredients... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2005 by DRAGONSGRRL
This was fantastic! I made this for Father's Day this year, and everyone loved it! I cooked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by STORMIBB2
This recipe is excellent!!! I only used two chicken breasts instead of four, I also added salt... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2007 by Holly
I Love this recipe. I always add frozen corn for the last 15 minutes, which I think works... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2006 by LisaDee
Wow, this was really good. I made the following modifications: I used only 2 chicken breasts... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2006 by Teresa
Delicious! Baking the tortillas is a healthier alternative to frying them. Try avocado, sharp... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2004 by domsmom
Fantastic taste, nice and spicy without being hot. Next time I will use chicken thighs... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2003 by BSSCHOON