AUTHENTIC CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

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I received this recipe from a friend at work who got it from a lady in Texas. It is exceptionally good authentic tortilla soup. I use already cooked rotisserie chicken from the store to make it quicker to put together.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons flour
1 3/4 tablespoons flour
3 cups water
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce (or less)
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
4 -8 ounces tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Sauté onion and garlic in oil. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour.
  • While simmering, whisk the rest of the flour with water and add to the onion and garlic sauté. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, cilantro and chicken. Cook for 20 minutes on medium heat.
  • Stir in sugar and Tabasco. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add cheese and let it melt (low heat).
  • Crumble tortilla chips into soup and let it set for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with additional cheese and tortilla chips, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.7, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 64, Sodium 538.3, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 23.1

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