Cheesecake Factory Chicken Tortilla Soup - Copycat Recipe

Name: Cheesecake Factory Chicken Tortilla Soup - Copycat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken; 1 gallon water; 6 carrots (1/4 Sliced); 6 celery ribs (1/4 Sliced); 1 onion (Chopped); 4 tablespoons garlic (Minced); 4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 cup cilantro (Chopped); 1 (12 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes (Mild); 1/2 pint heavy whipping cream; 0.5 (14 ounce) can corn (Or Fresh); 20 corn tortillas, fresh; 12 ounces monterey jack cheese (Fancy)

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken
1 gallon water
6 carrots (1/4 Sliced)
6 celery ribs (1/4 Sliced)
1 onion (Chopped)
4 tablespoons garlic (Minced)
4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup cilantro (Chopped)
1 (12 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes (Mild)
1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
0.5 (14 ounce) can corn (Or Fresh)
20 corn tortillas, fresh
12 ounces monterey jack cheese (Fancy)

1
Simmer chicken in water, 3 carrots, 3 celery, 1/2 onion, 2 tbsp garlic, salt and white and black peppers for 2 hours.
2
Remove chicken and allow to cool. Meanwhile, remove all the excess fat and the vegetables used to simmer the chicken in and discard. Add a fresh batch of veggies to the pot.
3
Add Rotel, cilantro, corn, and cumin to the pot. Stir well.
4
Remove chicken from the bone and add to the pot.
5
Add cream just to get color and thickness.
6
Cut tortillas in strips and fry in peanut oil. Put tortillas in bottom of bowl, sprinkle with cheese and pour soup on top.

996

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken, 1 gallon water, 6 carrots (1/4 Sliced), 6 celery ribs (1/4 Sliced), and more.

Yes, Cheesecake Factory Chicken Tortilla Soup - Copycat falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cheesecake Factory Chicken Tortilla Soup - Copycat

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