Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 (10 ounce) canrotel diced tomatoes with mild green chilies; 2 (14 ounce) cans Swanson chicken broth; 1 small diced onion; 1 minced garlic clove; 2 stalks diced celery (optional); salt & pepper; 9 -12 corn tortillas, 3 per serving; 2 cups shreaded Mexican blend cheese; cooking oil (to deep fry tortilla strips)

Servings: persons

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (10 ounce) canrotel diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
2 (14 ounce) cans Swanson chicken broth
1 small diced onion
1 minced garlic clove
2 stalks diced celery (optional)
salt & pepper
9 -12 corn tortillas, 3 per serving
2 cups shreaded Mexican blend cheese
cooking oil (to deep fry tortilla strips)

1
In large stock pot, place chicken cubed or diced to brown in oil or butter.
2
Once browned, add garlic, onion and celery, Saute this mixture for 2 minutes.
3
Next, add can of Rotel diced tomatoes and Green chilies and Swanson's chicken broth (Swanson's seems to have best the taste) and bring to boil.
4
Boil for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, let simmer on low, while cooking tortilla strips.
5
In separate pan (preferable cast iron) deep fry corn tortillas that have been cut into strips.
6
Deep fry only until they are crunchy.
7
Remove and drain add salt if desired.
8
Set aside.
9
To serve, place a handful (about 1 cup) of cooked, drained, tortilla strips.
10
Then approximately 1/4 cup of shredded cheese and top with chicken soup mixture.
11
Serve immediately.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 (10 ounce) canrotel diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, 2 (14 ounce) cans Swanson chicken broth, 1 small diced onion, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

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