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Tortilla Soup III

SUBMITTED BY: Erin Lane PHOTO BY: WillCook&Click

"This soup sticks to your ribs and is very adjustable according to taste. Ground turkey works well in this recipe too. YUM!"

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1/2 pound ground beef
2 teaspoons chopped onions
6 2/3 cups chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cold water
2 (15 ounce) cans creamed corn
1 1/2 cups shredded American cheese
5 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1/2 inch strips

What to Drink?
	Sauvignon Blanc
	Margaritas to Die For

DIRECTIONS

In a large skillet over medium high heat, combine the ground beef and onions and saute for 5 minutes, or until beef is browned. Drain excess fat and set meat aside.
In a large pot over high heat, combine the broth, tomatoes, cumin and garlic. Add the cayenne pepper, chili powder and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium low.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with the water, stirring well until the cornstarch is dissolved. Add slowly to the soup, stirring constantly, to thicken.
Add the reserved meat, corn and cheese to the soup and stir well. Finally, add the tortilla strips and allow to heat through.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2008 by elaine

This recipe is fabulous,i followed directions and added to it also,my additions 2 pounds... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2003 by Heidi

This one will get rave reviews from all ages. It's a hardy soup that my family found... MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2006 by kc2volley

This soup is fantastic!! The only changes I made was to use a whole pound of ground beef and... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2005 by MOMOMMY

Very easy and tasty! I used whole wheat flour tortillas. Next time I will use a whole pound... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by ARNOLDIRR

Great recipe. The entire family liked it and said it is a keeper. A good change of pace from... MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2002 by LINDA BLEVINS

this was a very quick and easy soup to make, I put in cheeder cheese and flour tortilla and it... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2009 by kittyfromthecity

I read the reviews and saw someone else had used wheat tortillas. So that's what I did and it... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2008 by LIZCANCOOK

This recipe makes a LOT of soup! I used half crushed tomatoes & half diced tomatoes with... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by deedee

This was great! And so easy. I used cooked cubed chicken instead of beef, and I used tortilla... MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2006 by MONDEEP

Great recipe! I really enjoyed it although I must admit I didn't follow it exactly. First, I... MORE