Best 9 Fabulous Chile Con Queso Soup Tortilla Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mexican cuisine with our delectable Chile con Queso Soup and Tortilla recipe. This hearty and comforting soup is a symphony of cheesy, spicy, and savory flavors, perfect for a cozy meal or a festive gathering. Dive into the rich and creamy cheese sauce, brimming with gooey queso Oaxaca and the vibrant heat of roasted poblano peppers. The soup is further enriched with tender chicken, sweet corn, and juicy tomatoes, creating a delightful symphony of textures and tastes. Accompany this irresistible soup with crispy tortilla chips, adding a delightful crunch to every bite. This culinary journey will transport you to the heart of Mexico, leaving your taste buds dancing with joy. Get ready to embark on a flavor-filled adventure with our Chile con Queso Soup and Tortilla recipe!

**Additional Information:**

* Cooking Time: Approximately 60-75 minutes, including preparation and cooking.
* Difficulty Level: Beginner-friendly, suitable for home cooks of all skill levels.
* Serving Size: This recipe yields approximately 4-6 servings, perfect for a family meal or small gathering.
* Special Equipment: A blender or food processor is recommended for creating a smooth and creamy cheese sauce.

**Recipe Variations:**

* Vegetarian Delight: Transform this recipe into a vegetarian or vegan dish by omitting the chicken and using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
* Spice Enthusiasts: Elevate the heat level by adding diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the soup.
* Cheese Lovers: Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese in the soup, such as Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack, to create a unique flavor profile.

**Serving Suggestions:**

* Garnish Galore: Enhance the visual appeal of your soup by garnishing it with fresh cilantro, diced avocado, or a dollop of sour cream.
* Tortilla Variations: Serve the soup with a variety of tortillas, including classic corn tortillas, soft flour tortillas, or crispy tortilla strips.
* Side Delights: Accompany the soup with a side of Mexican rice, flavorful black beans, or a refreshing salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

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TORTILLA SOUP WITH CHILES AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Cheese     Garlic     Onion     Tomato     Dinner     Winter     Tortillas     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 to 6 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 dried pasilla chiles, wiped clean, stemmed, and seeded
2 dried chiles de á:rbol, stemmed
1/2 pound tomatoes, quartered
1 large white onion, coarsely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 quarts rich and flavorful chicken stock ; or 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth diluted with 3 cups water
2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon dried epazote or oregano, crumbled
3 to 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
12 (6-to 7-inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch squares
1 (6-to 8-ounces) avocado, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (also called queso añejo) or ricotta salata, crumbled (2 ounces)
1/4 cup crema, or sour cream diluted with 1 tablespoon water
Equipment: a deep-fat thermometer
Accompaniment: lime wedges

Steps:

  • Toast chiles in a dry heavy skillet (not nonstick) over medium-high heat, turning with tongs, until pliable and slightly changed in color, about 30 seconds. Coarsely crumble 1 pasilla chile and set aside.
  • Purée tomatoes, onion, garlic, chiles de á:rbol (including seeds), and remaining 3 pasilla chiles with 1/2 cup stock in a blender.
  • Heat lard in a large heavy pot over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook purée, stirring frequently, until reduced by half and beginning to stick to pot, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in remaining 7 1/2 cups stock, epazote, and 1 teaspoon salt, then simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes.
  • While soup simmers, heat 1 inch oil to 350°F in a deep 10-inch heavy skillet, then fry tortilla squares, a handful at a time, until golden, 30 to 45 seconds per batch. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season lightly with salt.
  • Divide tortillas and avocado among soup bowls and ladle in soup. Sprinkle with cheese, drizzle with crema, and top with crumbled chile.

CHILI CON QUESO



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Years ago, my husband invented this gooey cheese dip. I may be biased, but I have to say it's excellent. If you like heat, rev it up with finely chopped jalapenos. -Patricia Leinheiser, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 24 servings (2 tablespoons each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup whole milk
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Tortilla chips
Chopped tomato and sliced jalapeno pepper, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion and garlic until tender. Add chilies; cook and stir 5 minutes. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into onion mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Reduce heat to low; gradually stir in cheeses, adding in small amounts and allowing cheese to melt between additions. Serve warm with chips. If desired, top with tomato and jalapeno.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHILI CON QUESO TORTILLA SOUP



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This recipe came from Unique & Easy Tortilla Soup Recipes. I haven't tried this, just posting for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 large white onion, finely chopped
6 roasted hatch chilies, seeded and chopped or 6 ounces canned drained green chilies
28 ounces seeded plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
6 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
14 ounces chicken stock
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (more to taste)
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces cooked skinless chicken breasts, finely chopped (optional)
1 -2 cup julienne crisp fried corn tortilla strips
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Add chilies and tomatoes.
  • Stirring occasionally, cook mixture 8-10 minutes.
  • Add cream cheese and stir until cheese is melted. Add chicken stock, half and half, lemon juice, garlic powder, cayenne, cumin and salt. Add chicken.
  • Continue stirring soup to incorporate all ingredients, but do not allow soup to boil. When soup is hot and blended, pour soup into large serving bowl or divide between 6 small bowls.
  • Top soup with tortilla strips, green onions and monterey jack cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.4, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 96, Sodium 567.7, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 8.7, Protein 14.4

VEGETARIAN FIESTA CON QUESO SOUP



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My hubby is a HUGE fan of this soup--originally served to him at a Panera Bread shop. After trying a bowl myself we got on the Panera Bread site to see what was in it and then spent several days in the kitchen trying to recreate this hearty flavorful soup. After lots of note taking, and a small blender mishap, I think we unlocked the secret of the "soup". Note: this is not Low Fat by any stretch of the imagination. Hope you enjoy as much as we do! If you have leftovers it freezes very well and tastes even better once its reheated.

Provided by h_metts

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h40m

Yield 5 quarts, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/8-1/4 cup butter or 1/8-1/4 cup margarine
1 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3-1/2 cup diced roasted anaheim chili (I use 1 medium sized pepper)
4 knorr vegetarian vegetable bouillon cubes (extra lg. cubes)
4 cups hot water
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 lb sliced good quality American cheese
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4-1/3 cup roasted red pepper, julienne then roughly chop
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1/4 cup cholula brand hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (cumino)

Steps:

  • Over medium heat melt butter or margarine in a 6 quart stock pot, add onions carrot and celery and sauté until onions are transparent and carrots have softened, add garlic toward the end and allow to soften (about 2 minutes), remove from heat.
  • In a blender combine sautéed onions, carrots, celery and garlic with roasted Anaheim chili, 4 cubes of bouillon and 4 cups of hot water-- puree.
  • Return vegetable puree to stock pot and place over medium heat, add both packages of cream cheese stirring until completely blended with vegetable puree.
  • In separate bowl blend 4 tablespoons of flour with 1/2 cup of the warm cream cheese and vegetable puree mixture to get out lumps then stir in 1/2 cup boiling water, combine with contents of stock pot.
  • While stirring the pot bring contents to a boil.
  • Allow contents to boil while stirring for about 2 minutes then simmer.
  • Add the 1/2 lb of American cheese a couple of slices at a time until melted.
  • Once cheese is melted incorporate the can of tomatoes (with juice), roasted red pepper, corn, hot sauce, cayenne pepper and cumin.
  • Allow to simmer for at least 1 hour stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  • Serve and enjoy!

CHILE CON QUESO MEXICANO



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Make and share this Chile Con Queso Mexicano recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Witch Doctor

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 fresh green chilies, roasted, peeled, and cut in lengthwise slices
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons manteca mexican lard (or bacon drippings)
1 garlic clove, minced
2 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
2 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (or Longhorn cheese)
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Sauté chile and onion in the manteca or bacon drippings.
  • Add garlic and cook until soft.
  • Add tomatoes and cheese and heat until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.9, Fat 37.5, SaturatedFat 21.4, Cholesterol 91.9, Sodium 518.4, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 9.8, Protein 26.3

CROCK POT CHILE CON QUESO



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Make and share this Crock Pot Chile Con Queso recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon minced chipotle chile (omit for a milder chile)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 cup shredded American cheese (deli-style block cheese)
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained (can substitute 1 1/4 cups diced tomatoes plus one minced jalapeno, drained)

Steps:

  • Microwave broth, cream cheese, cornstarch, chipotle, garlic, and pepper in large bowl, whisking occasionally, until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in Monterey Jack and American cheeses until combined.
  • For a 1 1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker: Transfer mixture to slow cooker, cover, and cook until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 hours on low.
  • For a 5 1/2- to 7-quart slow cooker: Transfer mixture to 1 1/2‐quart souffle dish. Set dish in slow cooker and pour water into slow cooker until it reaches about one‐third up sides of dish (about 2 cups water). Cover and cook until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 hours on low. Remove dish from slow cooker.
  • Whisk cheese mixture until smooth, then stir in tomatoes. (Adjust consistency with hot water 2 tablespoons at a time as needed. Dip can be held on warm or low setting for up to 2 hours.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.9, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 432.7, Carbohydrate 3.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 8.7

CHILE CON QUESO



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The chipotle chiles in this will give a nice flavor that you will positively love! If you like a milder queso you can omit the chiles and still have a tasty dip. :)

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 canned chipotle chiles, chopped
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from can chipotle chile
1 cup canned diced tomato
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large saucepan and cook onions and garlic until translucent, but not browned.
  • Add chiles, adobo sauce, and tomatoes, then lower heat.
  • Add cheese, stirring until melted, being careful not to scorch on bottom.
  • Slowly stir in sour cream.
  • Cook until just heated; do not boil.
  • Serve with tortilla chips or chopped vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.9, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 69.2, Sodium 425.9, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.8, Protein 16.3

EASY CHILI CON QUESO



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Make and share this Easy Chili Con Queso recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lacy S.

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 lbs Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes
2 (15 ounce) cans hormel no-bean chili

Steps:

  • Heat cheese and chili in a pot, stirring frequently, until cheese is completely melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.5, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 105.5, Sodium 2115.9, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 10.6, Protein 25.9

CHILE CON QUESO



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A recipe I found while searching for ZWT recipes for Mexico/TexMex on HomesickTexanblogspot.com. I changed it slightly by not using the cilantro as I don't think I have had it in any Queso and not sure I would like it in a cheese dip. My DS, his girlfriend Kristin and myself have now enjoyed this this dip. It is so good!! I didn't have enough fresh tomatoes for the recipe so I did use a can of "Rotel" mild version and only used one jalapeno pepper and this was a nice mild spice, though next time would probably add more jalapeno peppers or one of the Serrano peppers (I only made 1/2 of the recipe, which was more then enough for 3 of us) to give it a little more kick and I am a wimp for spicy foods.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 onions, diced or 1/2 cup onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 serrano peppers, diced
3 jalapeno peppers, diced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
6 cups of shredded cheese (can use any combination of Longhorn cheddar and Monterrey Jack)
2 plum tomatoes, peeled and diced (can use canned if tomatoes arenà t in season) or 1 cup plum tomato (can use canned if tomatoes arenà t in season)
1/2 cup sour cream
salt

Steps:

  • 1. Melt the butter in a saucepan on medium-low heat, and then cook the onions and peppers for about five minutes or until onions are translucent.
  • 2. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • 3. Whisk the flour into the butter, vegetable mix and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • 4. Add the milk to the pot, and cook on medium, whisking constantly until sauce is thick, about five minutes. Stir in the tomatoes.
  • 5. Turn heat down to low, and a 1/4-cup at a time, slowly add the shredded cheese stirring into the white sauce until completely melted. Repeat.
  • 6. Stir in the sour cream.
  • 7. Add salt to taste.
  • Notes: You can vary which chiles you use to control how hot you want the queso to be. Also, if the sauce is too thick, feel free to add a bit more milk a tablespoon at a time. The key, however, to a smooth sauce is adding the cheese very slowly and not adding any more cheese until the previous addition is completely integrated into the sauce.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a more complex flavor. A good combination is sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso Oaxaca.
  • Add some roasted poblano peppers to the soup for a smoky flavor.
  • To make the soup creamier, add some heavy cream or sour cream.
  • Garnish the soup with chopped cilantro, avocado, and crumbled queso fresco.
  • Serve the soup with warm tortillas or tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

This chile con queso soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chili. With its creamy texture, smoky flavor, and variety of toppings, this soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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