CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

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My family LOVES this soup. We were huge fans of Max and Erma's and our restaurant went out here. This soup was our favorite and so I searched and searched until I found it. It to us is almost exactly like what they had. I hope you enjoy it also!! Happy Cooking!!

Provided by Becky Adkins

Categories     Other Soups

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 c butter or margarine
1/4 c all-purpose flour
3 c chicken broth
1 c milk
8 oz velvetta process cheese food-cubed
10 oz can ro*tel tomatoes and chilies
2 c cooked, shredded chicken
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
flour tortillas-as needed, about 4-6
shredded colby jack cheese or mexican blend cheese- as needed

Steps:

  • 1. In a pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes.
  • 2. Slowly whisk in small amounts of chicken broth at a time, then whisk in milk.
  • 3. Reduce heat to low and stir in Velveeta cubes; stir until melted.
  • 4. Stir in ro*tel, chicken, and spices.
  • 5. Once soup is heated through, it is ready to serve at this point. However, if you wish to make tortilla strips, it can sit over low heat while they are made. Stir the soup occasionally.
  • 6. For tortilla strips, cut tortillas into strips and deep fry in 350 degree vegetable oil until golden, then drain on paper towels.
  • 7. Spoon a ladleful of soup into a bowl, add a handful of shredded cheese, then spoon another ladleful of soup over the cheese. Sprinkle tortilla strips over the top.

Usman Chuhan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Badmus Cynthia
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I love that this soup is customizable. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste.


Rahmat Khattak
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so hearty and warming.


Bakrim Abderrahman
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my favorite chicken tortilla soup recipe.


wise man
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This soup is a must-try! It's so flavorful and comforting.


Sobia Naz
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Raza Khan
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This soup is amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Sufyan Mughal
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This is the best chicken tortilla soup I've ever had!


Rabin Kapar
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Muhammadumar farooq
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of chicken, vegetables, and spices.


SAMIX PRO
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I love that this soup is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in under an hour.


RK RAKIB
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This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm feeling under the weather. It's always so comforting and warming.


Dil kumar shrestha
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I made this soup for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Phillip Eaton
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This chicken tortilla soup is absolutely delicious! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the soup is nice and thick and hearty.


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