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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe


Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
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This is my favorite soup. It is so full of flavor and with the cheese and tortilla strip garnishes you don't need anything else to go with it.

Jade2011

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Ingredients
  • 4 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded (deli chicken can be used)
  • 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 small onion, chopped
  • 1clove garlic, minced
  • I/2 fresh lime ,juiced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas (or 1 each serving)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

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

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Sounds yummy


Devine I would say!!


Thanks for your comment! This soup looks delicious. I am definitely trying this tomorrow!


Sounds great going to try it tomorrow thanks!!


~Hello~ I LOVE your "5"FORK!!!!! Recipe
for this Soup!
Thank-you for sharing~
~*~mj~*~


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