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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’d have voted for the tortilla soup as well if I could eat corn (it does look delicious). Otherwise, that macaroni soup sounds great as well.
Always looking for new soup recipes! Looks great! Good SRC choice
We love chicken tortilla soup but I’ve never made a creamy one, I’ll have to give this recipe a try.
If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to check out my group “A” SRC recipe this month: Welsh Cakes.
Lisa~~
Cook Lisa Cook
Yum!! I love a good creamy soup to warm me up 🙂
Everyone needs a few good easy to throw together recipes like this one in their arsenal. Great choice!
This is my first time joining the SRC. I hope you’ll stop by and visit.
🙂
ButterYum
sounds delicious, love your picture andi
I love how simple this soup is… I’m marking it as something to try very soon!
So glad you shared this with SRC!
Chicken tortilla soup is one of our favorites. This one looks so delicious.
I would love to give this a try sometime. Great SRC pick. This soup looks so delicious.
Love her blog! You picked a good one! I’ve seen tons of great tortilla soups on the internet and need to make one soon. This looks like a good one to add to my list of must-tries!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and checking out my SRC post 🙂