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Chicken Tortilla Soup
It’s time for another edition of the Secret Recipe Club! I have to say I really, really enjoy being a part of this.
It’s a chance for me to try new recipes and I love that!
This month I was assigned the blog Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker.
Kristen is a SAHM to 5 kids, so she knows her cooking!
I didn’t know what to make, there were so many great recipes.
But I was especially torn between her Macaroni and Cheese Soup, and this Chicken Tortilla Soup.
Chicken Tortilla Soup won the house votes, so one chilly night we enjoyed this yum-yummy dish!
It’s such a simple and tasty soup, so I really didn’t change much.
The only changes I made, I made because I just used what I had on hand.
But, I agree with Kristen, this is a very forgiving recipe, and you can play with it as you wish!
Chicken Tortilla Soup
4 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can chopped green chiles
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can chopped green chiles
1 bell pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 – 14 ounce cans tomatoes
2 -14 ounce cans chicken broth (or 4 cups homemade)
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup cooked corn (you could use frozen kernels)
1/2 cup cooked corn (you could use frozen kernels)
1 – 8 ounce brick cream cheese
4 small corn tortillas, cut into about 2 inch slices
salt and pepper to taste
Garnish: fresh cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheese
- In a stock pot cook the onions, garlic, bell pepper and green chilis in the olive oil.
- When soft, add the tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Then add the cooked chicken and corn, then simmer on low to medium heat for about 20 minutes.
- Add the cream cheese, stirring to melt.
- Add the seasonings, and simmer about 10 more minutes.
- When you are ready to serve, add the sliced tortillas.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream and cheese!
Note:
- I added the peppers and corn to the recipe.
- The original recipe called for can tomatoes with seasonings, but I like to use plain tomatoes, and add my own seasoning. I always keep a jar of my homemade Taco Seasoning in my pantry, and use it to season dishes like this. It added the perfect touch. If you wish to do this, start with about 1 tbsp, then season to taste.
This recipe is a keeper in our house now! Perfect for those chilly fall and winter nights!
Oh I love Kristen’s blog – she’s simply awesome.
And that Chicken Tortilla soup sounds … how should I put it…. AWESOME. Like something I’d like to have for lunch today. Yum!!
Great recipe pick from her site this month! 🙂
Yum! Another fabulous looking weeknight meal to add to my ‘to make’ list. Looks great — I’m loving SRC, so many new recipes to try!
Believe it or not, I’ve never had Tortilla Soup! And well, your picture looks SO good, I just PINNED this recipe now and will be making it sooner than later! THANKS!!!
Thanks for being part of Group B of the SRC with me! My SRC recipe this month was: Pioneer Woman Chicken Pot Pie.
http://momscrazycooking.blogspot.com/2011/09/pioneer-womans-chicken-pot-pie-secret.html
Not that the weather is cooling off, this soup is great choice! I agree that the mac n cheese soup sounds equally tempting. I may try that too! Great
SRC choice and nice photo.
Great looking tortilla soup! Beautiful photos, too.
This is perfect weather for soup! yum!
All of that cream cheese must make that soup over the top!! Awesome to be in the Secret Recipe Club with you. Here is my post from group C – http://su.pr/2rtACr