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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!
I love the flavors of chicken tortilla soup. This looks so delicious and creamy! I don’t think you can go wrong when there’s cream cheese involved!
So glad you liked it. SRC is such a great way of finding new, great recipes and meeting new blog friends.
This sounds perfect for a cool Fall evening. Thanks for sharing!
SW Chicken Tortilla Soup is one of favorites. I was just flipping through my soup recipes last night and this is on my meal plan for next month. I love that this recipe can be made with pretty much whatever you have on hand.
I love chicken tortilla soup – this sounds creamy and wonderful.
That looks delicious!!!!!
Thanks for sharing the recipe. I wish i had one to share!
In our sea of love
This looks like a great recipe. It is fun cooking with you in the SRC. Hope you are having a great day and thanks for sharing!
Miz Helen
Stopping by from group B. So fun to be in the Secret Recipe Club with you. Great Post! This soup sounds great for the fall and cooling weather! Great pic by the way! I love the background!
If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to drop by my blog and check out my SRC recipe this month: Avocado Omelet
Mmmm. One of my favorite soups ever! And your rendition looks delicious! Just doing a little Secret Recipe Club surfing. So glad it brought me to your great little piece of cyber space!
Lots of yummy love,
Alex aka Ma What’s For Dinner
http://www.mawhats4dinner.com
I keep hearing about tortilla soup, but have never tried it. Your recipe and photos have given me the kick in the rear I needed to get to it. Thanks for sharing!