COPYCAT MCALLISTER'S CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Copycat Mcallister's Chicken Tortilla Soup image

Provided by Doxie lover in the

Categories Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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3 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
4 cups half-and-half
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup salsa
1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
3 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 1/2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
16 ounces tortilla chips
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/8 cup green onion, chopped

Steps:

In a large pot over medium heat, saute the garlic and onion in the butter or margarine for 5 minutes.
Add flour and stir well, cooking for 1 minute more.
Add the broth and half-and-half. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Add the soup, salsa, corn, chicken, cumin, fajita seasoning and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Stir and continue to heat for 15 minutes.
Crumble tortilla chips into individual bowls, add 1/2 ounce shredded cheese to each bowl and ladle in soup. Top each bowl with more crumbled chips, remaining 1/2 ounce cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro, few chopped green onions and serve.