Cheesy Tortilla Soup Recipe

Cheesy Tortilla Soup Recipe
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100% would make again

My daughter came up with this dish when trying to duplicate a soup she sampled at a restaurant. I always pass on to her the rave reviews whenever this is served.

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  • 8 Servings
  • Prep: 10 min. + marinating Cook: 15 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 envelope chicken fajita seasoning mix
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup canned diced tomatoes with chilies
  • 1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
  • 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
  • Guacamole
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Tortilla chips

Directions

  • Prepare fajita mix according to package directions; add chicken and marinate as directed. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil until no longer pink; set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add the tomatoes, process cheese and 1 cup Monterey Jack; cook and stir until cheese is melted.
  • Stir in cream and reserved chicken; heat through (do not boil). Garnish with the guacamole, cheddar cheese and remaining Monterey Jack cheese; add tortilla chips. Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).

Cheesy Tortilla Soup published in Country Chicken Cookbook , p19

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Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2009 by nannydee

My daughter-in-law made this and it was terrific. A perfect cold winters night soup. I'll be sure to make it and put it in my recipe box...

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