TEX-MEX TORTILLA SOUP

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Tex-Mex Tortilla Soup is one of my family's favorites. This soup is a great go to on a cold winter day. It is also versatile. Depending on how you serve it, you can have three different soups. I hope that you enjoy. To make this a vegetarian soup, leave out the chicken and substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth. Soup...

Provided by Leslie Speed Dutton

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 lb chicken
2 stick celery, cut in 3" pieces
2 large carrots, cut in 3" pieces
1 large onion, quartered
1 bay leaf, fresh
8 inches of cheese cloth
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 clove garlic, chopped
1 small can chopped green chilies
2 pkg dry ranch dip mix (such as hidden valley)
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 can(s) chopped tomatoes w/green chilies (such as rotel)
1 medium jalapeño pepper, veins removes, seeded and chopped
1 large can of ranch style beans or black beans, juice included
1 box frozen green beans
1 box frozen corn
1 bunch cilantro, fresh and chopped
3 c cheese, shredded (cheddar, monterey jack, pepper jack)
1 pkg corn tortilla chips
3 avocados, haas, large and cubed
4 limes, cut into wedges
1 tsp salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a large stock pot, place chicken and cover with cold water. Add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • 2. Cut large onion into quarters. Cut carrots and celery into 3" pieces. Wrap all vegetables, including bay leaf in cheesecloth and tie. Place into pot with chicken. Bring back to a boil. Cook until chicken is cooked all the way through.
  • 3. Remove chicken from fresh stock and set aside to cool. Strain fat and vegetables from stock and discard to trash. Reserve the stock for soup.
  • 4. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tbsp Oil. Add chopped onion. Cook until almost translucent. Add chopped garlic and small can of green chilies. Cook about 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.
  • 5. In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together one cup stock, taco seasoning and ranch dip mix until there are no lumps. Add to stock.
  • 6. Add Rotel style tomatoes and Ranch Style beans, including juice. Add box of frozen green beans.
  • 7. Bring soup to a boil on medium high heat, then turn down to medium low heat and simmer for approximately 30 minutes. Add additional stock if needed.
  • 8. While soup is simmering, take all of the chicken meat off of the bones and shred with two forks.
  • 9. Add chicken, chopped cilantro and frozen corn. Stir well. Bring back to a simmer adding stock if needed. Cook additional 5-10 minutes.
  • 10. Serving suggestions: Crush up tortilla chips and a hand full of shredded cheese in the bottom of a soup bowl. Pour hot soup over chips and cheese. Top with fresh avocados and lime wedges.

Justyn Salmeron
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I would give this recipe a 5-star rating. It's one of my favorite soups to make.


Tecnical ali
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


james pearce
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out great! It was so flavorful and delicious.


Psalmist Life Gweshero
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This recipe was too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili powder.


Md Saidul
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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The soup was bland and flavorless.


Ayush Thapa
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This soup is fantastic! It's hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cold winter day.


Fatimaasim Asim
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This recipe is a keeper! It's simple to follow and the soup is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Thomas Eveland
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Yum! This soup is so good. I love the combination of chicken, vegetables, and spices.


Samkelo Mavuso
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


LOVE, PEACE & ALL THINGS GOOD
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I like to add a little extra spice by adding a diced jalapeño pepper.


Carmen Snell
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This soup was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


YouTube Reactor
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I'm not usually a fan of tortilla soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and satisfying. I'll definitely be making this again.


Andrew McDermott
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This Tex-Mex Tortilla Soup was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of spices and the hearty vegetables.